follitropin alfa

Follitropin-alfa, sold under the brand name « Gonal-f », is a medication that “contains follicle-stimulating hormone”, and is indicated for the treatment of certain fertility problems in women. Basically, Follitropin alfa “helps stimulate healthy ovaries to produce eggs”. Before you use this treatment, you must tell your doctor about your allergies or if you have other health problems. Plus, you should tell them if you are pregnant, because apparently taking Follitropin alfa is not recommended as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. According to drugs.com, this medication is typically given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin. As for its common side effects, the previous source lists them as follows: stomach pain, back pain, weakness, and flu-like symptoms. There are, however, other side effects that should be reported to the doctor immediately, such as pale skin, abnormal heartbeat, mood swings, blood clots, and severe lung problems.