How much is too much Menopur?

The initial dose of MENOPUR is normally 150-225 IU. This dose may be increased according to your response to the treatment up to a maximum of 450 IU per day. The dose should not be increased by more than 150 IU per adjustment. Normally treatment should not continue for more than 20 days.

How do you make Menopur injections less painful?

Painless Fertility Medication Injections

1. Educate yourself as much as you can.
2. Afraid of needles?
3. Pinch the skin at the injection site or pull it taught.
4. Use ice to numb the site.
5. Over-the-counter numbing agents.
6. Try different locations.
7. Be smooth with the removal.

How many days do you take Menopur for IVF?

Like FSH, Menopur is typically begun on day one or two and continued for 8–11 days.

How do you feel on MENOPUR?

Common side effects of Menopur include:

1. headache,
2. drowsiness,
3. stomach or abdominal pain,
4. bloating,
5. injection site reactions (pain, swelling, irritation, redness),
6. breast enlargement or tenderness,
7. dizziness,
8. nausea,

Where is the best place to inject MENOPUR?

Some of the common fertility medications that use subcutaneous injection are Lupron, Gonal-F, Follistim, and Menopur. The injection sites for subcutaneous shots are usually in the belly or the front of the thigh.

Can too much Menopur affect egg quality?

Your clinic should carefully assess the level and brand of stimulating medication it gives you (e.g. Menopur, Gonal-f). Too high a dose pushes your follicles too fast: this affects egg quality.

What happens if you take too much Menopur?

In women, hyperstimulation of the ovaries, known as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a rare but potentially serious complication of infertility therapy and can be the result of excessive doses of Menopur. Without proper hospital management this condition may even be fatal.

How quickly does Menopur work?

Treatment should start within the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle (day 1 is the first day of your period). Treatment should be given every day for at least 7 days. The starting dose is normally 75-150 IU daily. This dose may be increased according to your response to the treatment up to maximum of 225 IU per day.

Does Menopur damage egg quality?

What is the best time to take menopur?

What do you need to know about Menopur injections?

MENOPUR® (menotropins for injection) MENOPUR® (menotropins for injection) is a prescription medicine that contains hormones. MENOPUR contains follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone activity. These hormones stimulate healthy ovaries to make eggs. MENOPUR is used for women who need medical help to get pregnant.

How to transfer Menopur from syringe to vial?

• Holdthe vial of MENOPUR powder in 1 hand • Hold the sides of the syringe with your other hand and place the tip of the Q•Cap over the top of the vial • Push the tip of the Q•Cap into the rubber stopper of the vial until it stops and snaps into place • Be carefulnot to push down on the syringe plunger during this step TRANSFER

What does Menopur do to the ovaries?

MENOPUR contains follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone activity. These hormones stimulate healthy ovaries to make eggs. MENOPUR is used for women who need medical help to get pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.