FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's belongs to the class of sex hormones used in the treatment of female infertility, male hypogonadism and cryptorchidism. Female infertility is when a woman is unable to get pregnant within a year of trying. Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough hormone responsible for masculine growth in men. Cryptorchidism is a condition in which testes don’t descend into the scrotum (bag of skin present below the penis).
FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's contains ‘human chorionic gonadotrophin’ used in the treatment of female infertility and male hypogonadism. It stimulates the production of sex hormones such as testosterone in men and progesterone in women. It can stimulate ovulation (egg production) in women and improve sperm production in men.
FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's is usually administered by a healthcare professional. The common side-effects of FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's are pain at the injection site, headache, irritability, restlessness, depression, fatigue, oedema (swelling), early puberty and gynecomastia (swelling of breast tissue in men).
Do not take FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's if you are allergic to ‘human chorionic gonadotrophin’ or any other ingredients present in it. It should not be used in patients with conditions such as early puberty, prostatic cancer or other androgen-dependent cancers, unexplained vaginal bleeding, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland dysfunction and ovarian cysts. It is not recommended for use in pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
Uses of FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection
Female infertility, male hypogonadism, and cryptorchidism.
Medicinal Benefits
FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's contains ‘human chorionic gonadotropin’, which belongs to the class of ‘sex hormones’. It is used in treating female infertility in whom the cause of ovulation problems is a secondary ovarian failure (normal ovaries that don’t function properly). It can also treat male hypogonadism in which the testes are normal but don’t function properly. It can treat cryptorchidism in boys from age 4 to 9 if there is no structural deformity. However, the descending of testes into the scrotum is usually temporary when FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's is used.
Directions for Use
Injection: It will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection
Injection site pain
Headache
Irritability
Restlessness
Depression
Fatigue
Oedema (swelling)
Early puberty
Gynecomastia (swelling of breast tissue in men)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
FertiGyn HP 5000IU Injection 1's may cause multiple pregnancies (pregnant with more than one child at the same time). So, discuss with your doctor the possible risks of this medicine. It can increase the risk of blood clots. An anaphylactic reaction such as shortness of breath, hives, loss of consciousness, low pulse and shock have been reported with HCG products derived from urine. In some cases, worsening of preexisting ovarian cysts or sudden ovary enlargement can be seen. So, regular monitoring is required. Early puberty may be seen in children. In such cases, discontinue therapy immediately and consult a doctor.