AlternativeMenopur

Human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG)

Gonadotropin — urinary FSH + LH activity

Combined FSH/LH stimulation — hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

SC / IM

First-line for

  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism ovulation induction
  • IVF (some protocols)

Mechanism

Extracted FSH + LH activity → follicular growth with concurrent luteinisation support.

"hMG when LH is missing"

  • Central hypogonadism
  • Watch OHSS
  • Trigger with hCG

Dosing

Start
75–150 IU daily SC/IM, titrate by response

Contraindications

  • AbsoluteAs per recombinant FSH

Side effects

  • OHSS
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Injection reaction

Fetal & maternal notes

  • Stop at conception

Key interactions

  • Recombinant FSH

    Caution

    Additive stimulation

Clinical pearls

  • 💡 Kallmann syndrome — hMG needed as LH activity absent
  • 💡 Monitor oestradiol closely

Content last reviewed: REPLACE_ME (e.g. 2026-07)

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Not medical advice. Verify dosing against the BNF and your local trust guidelines before prescribing.