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Follitropin alfa

Follitropin alfa

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Brands

Gonal F • Gonal-F • Pergoveris • Gonal F RFF

Side Effects

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Constipation
Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Irritation at injection site
Heartburn
Pain
Flatulence
Passing gas
Weight gain
Diarrhea
Hot flashes
Vomiting
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Breast pain
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Gynecomastia
Vaginal bleeding
Emotional instability
Pelvic pain
Emotional problems
Excessive menstrual cramps
Enlarged male breasts

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How can I use Gonal F (follitropin alfa) pen 300 IU ? My dose is 75 IU

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I forgot to prime the gonal f (follitropin alfa) pen and just took the 0.75 shot. Did I get the right dose even though I did not prime the pen first?

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For how many months could the ovulation induction drugs (manily gonal f (follitropin alfa) 150 iu) be used and repeated?.

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Do menopur and gonal f (follitropin alfa) medication help more follicle appear or just help follicles grow to a mature size?

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I'm starting a second IUI cycle. I have ~325 units left in an unexpired Gonal F (follitropin alfa) pen. Is it as effective to use the remainder of that medication?

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Can patient undergo ovulation induction using gonal f (follitropin alfa) while using HRT mainly femoston 2/10 mg?

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1st month on gonal f (follitropin alfa) & ovierel and IUI. 3 days post IUI & bleeding like a period. What does this mean? Am I out for the month?

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Ii was prescribed gantrlix , hCG and gonal f (follitropin alfa) when i recieved them they were not refrigerated , the pharmacist said no fridge nesssary confused?

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What are my chances of getting pregnant using gonal f (follitropin alfa) cetrotide and pregnyl?

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I am constipated from Gonal F (follitropin alfa) use for IVF treatment. Benefiber and hydration are not relieving the symptoms. Only 3 very small BMs in 7 days. Help!

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5th IUI yesterday done with Clomid and higher dose of Gonal F (follitropin alfa). 33 million sperm and 2 follicles this IUI. Can this work or IVF required? Unexplained

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