Gonapress 0.25mg Injection contains Cetrorelix, a hormone that blocks a natural hormone in the body. Thereby, it inhibits premature ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary too early). If eggs are released too early during fertility treatment, they may not be suitable for fertilization.

FAQs

How does Gonapress 0.25mg Injection work?

Gonapress 0.25mg Injection contains Cetrorelix that works by blocking a natural hormone in the body and inhibits premature ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary too early).

Does Gonapress 0.25mg Injection cause ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome?

Gonapress 0.25mg Injection may cause ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) if used along with other medicines that cause stimulation of ovaries to develop more ready-to-be-released eggs. However, if you experience lower stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, please consult a doctor as these might be signs of OHSS.

Is Gonapress 0.25mg Injection used in women undergoing IVF treatment?

Gonapress 0.25mg Injection may be used in women undergoing IVF (in-vitro fertilization) treatment to prevent premature release of eggs so that mature eggs can be collected directly from ovaries. However, please consult a doctor before using Gonapress 0.25mg Injection.

Can I use Gonapress 0.25mg Injection during more than 1 menstrual cycle?

You are recommended to consult a doctor before using Gonapress 0.25mg Injection during more than 1 menstrual cycle so that the doctor may check the benefits and risks of using Gonapress 0.25mg Injection.

Does Gonapress 0.25mg Injection cause miscarriage?

Gonapress 0.25mg Injection may cause miscarriage, birth defects, or stillbirth. Therefore, avoid Gonapress 0.25mg Injection if you are pregnant and consult a doctor.

How to use Gonapress 0.25mg Injection?

You are advised to follow instructions given by your doctor if you are taking Gonapress 0.25mg Injection at home. Inject Gonapress 0.25mg Injection under the belly's skin and select different parts of your belly every day to minimize skin irritation.

What is Gonapress 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

Gonapress 0.25mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used for the prevention of premature ovulation in patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation.

How and in what dose can it be used?

Gonapress 0.25mg Injection will usually be administered by a doctor. If you are asked to take Gonapress 0.25mg Injection by yourself, follow instructions given by your doctor. The dose of Gonapress 0.25mg Injection will be adjusted by your doctor based on the response.

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

Possible side effects of Gonapress 0.25mg Injection are itching, redness, or swelling at the site of injection, headache, or nausea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.