Gonarelix
Gonarelix Products are primarily used for
Female infertility, Prostate cancer
About Gonarelix Products
Uses of Gonarelix Products
Ganirelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.
Gonarelix Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Gonarelix are Abdominal pain, Headache, Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Vaginal bleeding, Injection site reaction, Nausea, Death.
Severe
Side Effect of Gonarelix is Anaphylactic reaction.
How Gonarelix Products work
In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of those eggs which are not ready for fertilization. Ganirelix blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.
Patient Concerns about Gonarelix Products
Frequently asked questions about Gonarelix Products
Frequently asked questions about Ganirelix
Q. What is Ganirelix and what it is used for?
Ganirelix belongs to a group of medicines called “antigonadotrophin-releasing hormones. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) thus preventing the early release of eggs and giving them the time to grow properly. It is usually used in combination with other medicines.
Q. How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at a hospital or clinic by a medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.
Q. Does Ganirelix stop follicle growth?
No, Ganirelix does not slow or stop follicle growth
Q. Does Ganirelix stop/ prevent ovulation?
No, Ganirelix does not stop or prevent ovulation. It reduces luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in women suffering from premature ovulation or undergoing a controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction technique (like IVF).
Q. What are the possible side effects associated with it?
The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also experience headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary. If these persist consult your doctor. In addition, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and multiple births or birth defect may also be associated with the use of this medicine.
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