CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA belongs to a group of medicines called ‘fertility drugs' used to treat female infertility. Female infertility occurs when a woman who is planning a pregnancy is unable to become pregnant after a year. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA contains ‘choriogonadotropin alpha’, which acts by developing and ripening several follicles (containing an egg) and inducing the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary). An egg must be released from the ovary to get fertilized by a sperm cell to get pregnant.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA will be administered by a trained healthcare professional; hence do not self-administer. The common side effects of CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA are headache, pain, and redness at the injection site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
It is not recommended if you are allergic to choriogonadotropin alfa or any contents present in it, have a tumor in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus (parts of the brain), have ovarian cysts (fluid-filled sacs in ovaries), have unexplained vaginal bleeding, have cancer of ovaries, womb, or breast, have blood clots in the veins, or have menopause, premature ovarian failure (early menopause or dysfunction of sexual organs). CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA is not recommended for use in children. CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may interact with alcohol and worsen your health condition. CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may not affect your ability to drive.
Female infertility
The CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA contains ‘choriogonadotropin alpha’ used to treat fertility problems (usually given along with other medicines). It acts by developing and ripening several follicles (containing eggs necessary for fertilization) in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (a procedure that helps to get pregnant). It also helps to induce the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary) in women who are suffering from anovulation (who cannot produce eggs) and oligo-ovulation (who produce few eggs).
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), a condition in which ovarian follicles develop too much and become large cysts. Also, if you notice abnormal pain, rapid weight gain, difficulty breathing, or feel sick, inform your doctor immediately, as it may be a sign of OHSS. CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may increase the risk of multiple pregnancies (pregnancy with more than one child at the same time), birth defects, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb), and miscarriage. So, your doctor may advise you to undergo blood tests for estradiol levels and ultrasound throughout the treatment to identify if you have developed any above-mentioned risks associated with CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA. Before taking CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA, inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clots in the legs, lungs, or heart attack. CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may increase the risk of blood clots and worsen your existing clots. Also, inform your doctor if you have undergone multiple regimens for infertility treatment, CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may increase the risk of tumours in the ovaries and other sex organs.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may interact with a medicine used to treat irregular menstrual periods (gonadorelin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA should not be used in patients who have a tumor in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus (parts of the brain), ovarian cysts (fluid-filled sacs in ovaries), unexplained vaginal bleeding, cancer of ovaries, womb, or breast, blood clotting problems, menopause, early menopause, or dysfunction of sexual organs.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may interact with alcohol and worsen your health condition.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, please inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA should be used with caution as there is no sufficient evidence to establish the safe use of this medicine in breastfeeding mothers. If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA may not affect your ability to drive.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA is not recommended for use in children.
If you undergo a pregnancy test (blood or urine test) within ten days of using CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA, there may be a chance of a false-positive test result.
Female Infertility: When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying, the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility. It can occur due to ovulation disorders (problems with ovaries), damage to the fallopian tubes, and problems with the uterus or cervix. The risk factors include age, being overweight or obese, smoking, alcoholism, and sexually transmitted infections.