Pregnyl Fertility Medication

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What is Pregnyl used for?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 28, 2023. It is used to help women get pregnant. It is used to help the body make more testosterone in some people. It is used to treat delays in a male's normal growth pattern. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Pregnyl?

What is Pregnyl powder?

Pregnyl consists of a freeze-dried powder for injection. The active ingredient [human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)] which is obtained from the urine of pregnant women, has luteinizing hormone (LH) activity. An ampoule contains 5000 I.U. hCG. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. Powder for solution for injection.

Does Pregnyl cause ovulation?

Pregnyl belongs to a group of medicines called gonadotrophins (sex hormones). It controls the release of eggs from the ovary in women, and controls production of the male hormone, testosterone in men. In female infertility it can be used to cause women to ovulate (Ovulation induction).

Is Pregnyl effective in women with primary ovarian failure?

Pregnyl is not effective in women with primary ovarian failure. HCG is used in men to treat hypogonadism, a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough testosterone. HCG is also used in young boys whose testicles have not descended (dropped) into the scrotum as normally expected during growth.

What is Pregnyl ® (chorionic gonadotropin)?

PREGNYL ® (chorionic gonadotropin) for injection is a sterile, dried powder for intramuscular injection after reconstitution. Each multiple-dose vial is only for use in one patient and contains 10,000 USP units of chorionic gonadotropin with dibasic sodium phosphate (4.4 mg) and monobasic sodium phosphate (5 mg).

Can I take Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin (human) if I am pregnant?

If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin (human)) if you are pregnant. If a child is using Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin (human)) and has started puberty. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin (human)).

What Is Pregnyl

1. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/pregnyl.html
2. https://newerapharmacy.com/fertility/medications/pregnyl/
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/infertility/trigger-shot
4. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/pregnyl
5. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6990/pregnyl-intramuscular/details
6. https://www.singlecare.com/prescription/pregnyl/what-is
7. https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/during-pregnancy/a7383/pregnyl-chorionic-gonadotrophin/
8. https://www.fertility2u.com/pub/media/pils/1098649.pdf

Pregnyl Information

1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/017692s021lbl.pdf
2. https://www.organon.com/canada-en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/05/PREGNYL-PM_E.pdf
3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=dc604794-6dd6-43a7-85fa-2f04ed325c33