Does it matter where you inject Gonal-F?
Does it matter where you inject Gonal-F?
GONAL-f is usually given in the lower abdominal area (except around the navel and waistline) or the front of your thigh. The injection site should be changed daily to lessen possible injection site reactions. Do not inject into any areas in which you feel lumps, firm knots, depressions, pain, or see any discolouration.
What is the best time to inject Gonal-F?
The injections typically begin on day 3 of your cycle and should occur at approximately the same time every day, usually between 6 pm and 10 pm. You take injections for about 10-12 days or until you are close to ovulation.
How many days do you inject Gonal-F?
The GONAL-f and GnRH agonist are then both given until your follicles develop as desired. For example, after two weeks of GnRH agonist treatment, 150 to 225 IU GONAL-f is administered for 7 days. The dose is then adjusted according to your ovarian response. The usual dose of GONAL-f is 150 IU together with hCG.
How fast do follicles grow on GONAL F?
approximately 2 mms per day
As the ovary is stimulated with FSH, some of the follicles will grow. Follicles grow approximately 2 mms per day so there is some predictability of when the follicles will reach the appropriate size for ovulation or retrieval.
Do you keep GONAL F in the fridge?
How should I store my GONAL-f ® Pen at home? 2-8°C (in a refrigerator) or store for a single period between 2 and 25°C (in the refrigerator or at room temperature) for a maximum of 3 months. After first use, the pen may be stored at 25°C (room temperature) for a maximum of 28 days.
How fast do follicles grow on Gonal F?
Is Gonal F injection painful?
In women, Gonal-f (follitropin alfa) can cause OHSS, a condition that occurs when the ovaries grow too large after you have finished your injections. It is very painful and can cause vomiting and diarrhea. It can also cause more serious conditions, including touble breathing and bursting ovaries.
Does Gonal F affect egg quality?
The right treatment protocol matters when it comes to a successful egg retrieval. Your clinic should carefully assess the level and brand of stimulating medication it gives you (e.g. Menopur, Gonal-f). Too high a dose pushes your follicles too fast: this affects egg quality.
What is the best size follicle to get pregnant?
Even at oldest female ages ER, defined as 16-18mm follicle size at hCG trigger, results in best clinical pregnancy rates.