Does Gonal F work for PCOS?

Does Gonal F work for PCOS?

Gonal F is prescribed at lower doses to patients with ovulatory issues, especially if they have PCOS, to lower the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation.

Is Follistim the same as Gonal F?

Though Gonal-F and Follistim are made by different manufacturers (kind of like Coke and Pepsi), they’re completely interchangeable, even within the same cycle. Follistim comes in medication cartridges that are inserted into a pen for injection, and Gonal-F comes as a prefilled pen.

What IVF protocol is best for PCOS?

In the past 20 years, GnRH agonists have been the “National Guideline” protocol in PCOS, and the majority of IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment cycles performed.

How does Gonal F make you feel?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank. SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, nausea, vomiting, mild stomach/abdominal pain, bloating, redness/pain at the injection site, or breast tenderness/pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does PCOS affect egg quality in IVF?

According to one study of IVF results for PCOS patients, women with PCOS had a “statistically significantly higher oocyte yield”—an average of 22.8 eggs per cycle, compared with the control group’s 16.5.

Does Gonal F make you ovulate?

Gonadotropins (Follistim, Menopur and Gonal-F) are used to stimulate ovulation.

What injection is given for PCOS?

Gonadotropins, injectable hormones comprised of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/or luteinizing hormone (LH), are commonly used when Clomid or Femara don’t induce ovulation.

How successful is IVF for PCOS?

IVF is one of the most common treatments for women with PCOS who wish to have children. Women who attempt to conceive using IVF have up to a 70% chance of becoming pregnant. Once pregnant, these women also have up to a 60% chance of a successful live birth.

How fast do follicles grow on Gonal F?

approximately 2 mms per day
As the ovary is stimulated with FSH, some of the follicles will grow. Follicles grow approximately 2 mms per day so there is some predictability of when the follicles will reach the appropriate size for ovulation or retrieval.

Does Gonal F help egg quality?

What benefit has GONAL-f shown during the studies? GONAL-f was as effective as human FSH in women who did not produce eggs or respond to clomiphene citrate: 84% of the women receiving GONAL-f produced eggs, compared with 91% of those receiving human FSH.

Can I mix Gonal F and Follistim?

HMG and FSH can be mixed together. Gonal- F®, Follistim, Repronex, MenopurFollistim, Bravelle, Lupron, hCG and progesterone are packaged in vials. Follistim AQ Pen is packaged as a pre-filled subcutaneous syringe. Gonal-F RFF Pen is packaged as a pre-filled subcutaneous syringe.

Will IVF work if I have PCOS?

PCOS and IVF Success The large majority of women with PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, that have not gotten pregnant with other treatments will be able to get pregnant and have a baby with IVF (in vitro fertilization) if they are under 40 and do their IVF at a high quality clinic.

What are the side effects of Gonal-F and Follistim AQ?

Side effects of Gonal-F and Follistim AQ that are similar include headache, nausea, stomach / abdominal pain, pelvic pain or tenderness, bloating, injection site reactions (redness, pain, bruising, irritation), breast swelling/tenderness/pain, numbness or tingly feeling, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, acne, or skin rash.

What is the difference between Gonal F and Follistim?

However the pen for gonal f is slightly more user friendly! (You have to load the follistim pen, the gonal f comes pre-loaded) I started Follistim last night, will continue through Friday and then going in on Saturday for ultrasound and bloodwork to review follicles and possibly revise dosage.

What are the contraindications for Gonal F?

Thromboembolism is another serious contraindication for Gonal F. Follistim is contraindicated in presence of uncontrolled non- gonadal endocrinopathies and hypersensitivity reactions to drugs like neomycin and streptomycin as there are traces of these drugs present in Follistim.

How many follies did you get on Gonal F?

I used Gonal F…never tried Follistim. On a low 75iu per day dose, for 10-11 days, I usually responded with 2-3 mature follies, plus a couple more that weren’t mature. I did 3 straight Gonal F cycles…all BFNs. I am in the 2WW on a letrozole + Gonal F hybrid cycle right now.