Chorionic Gonadotrophin
About
Chorionic Gonadotrophin belongs to the class of sex hormones used to treat female infertility, male hypogonadism and cryptorchidism. Female infertility is when a woman cannot get pregnant within a year of trying. Male hypogonadism is when the body does not produce enough hormones 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).
Chorionic Gonadotrophin contains ‘chorionic gonadotrophin’ which stimulates the production of sex hormones such as testosterone in men and progesterone in women. It stimulates ovulation (egg production) in women and improves sperm production in men. Thereby, helps treat female infertility and male hypogonadism.
Chorionic Gonadotrophin is available in the form of injection. It is usually administered by a healthcare professional. The common side-effects of Chorionic Gonadotrophin are pain at the injection site, headache, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, oedema (swelling), early puberty and gynecomastia (swelling of breast tissue in men). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Chorionic Gonadotrophin if you are allergic to 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 Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Medicinal Benefits
Chorionic Gonadotrophin contains ‘chorionic gonadotropin’, which belongs to the ‘sex hormones’ class. It is used to treat female infertility in whom the cause of ovulation problems is a secondary ovarian failure (normal ovaries that don’t function properly). It also helps treat male hypogonadism in conditions where the testes are normal but don’t function properly. Chorionic Gonadotrophin is also used to treat cryptorchidism in boys from age 4 to 9 if there is no structural deformity. Chorionic Gonadotrophin stimulates the production of sex hormones such as testosterone in men and progesterone in women. It stimulates ovulation (egg production) in women and improves sperm production in men. Thereby, helps treat female infertility and male hypogonadism.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Chorionic Gonadotrophin
- 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
Avoid taking Chorionic Gonadotrophin if you are allergic to any of the contents. Inform your doctor if you have early puberty, hormone-related cancer, thyroid or adrenal gland disorder, abnormal vaginal bleeding, ovarian cyst, epilepsy, migraine, asthma, kidney/liver problems, cancer or a tumour of the ovary, breast, uterus, pituitary, prostate, or hypothalamus. Chorionic Gonadotrophin may cause multiple pregnancies (pregnant with more than one child simultaneously). So, discuss with your doctor the possible risks of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a blood disorder as it can increase the risk of blood clots. Early puberty may be seen in children. In such cases, discontinue therapy immediately and consult a doctor. Do not take Chorionic Gonadotrophin if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking Chorionic Gonadotrophin if you are breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Chorionic Gonadotrophin may have interaction with medicines such as antigonadotropin (ganirelix).
Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have early puberty, androgen-dependent cancers, unexplained vaginal bleeding, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland dysfunction, and ovarian cysts. It should be used with caution in patients with heart or kidney disease, epilepsy (fits), migraine (persistent headache), or asthma (a lung problem).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAlcohol may interfere with the efficacy of Chorionic Gonadotrophin. Avoid/limit alcohol consumption along with Chorionic Gonadotrophin.
Pregnancy
unsafeChorionic Gonadotrophin is a category X drug. It should not be used in pregnant women as it may cause birth defects/congenital disabilities.
Breast Feeding
cautionChorionic Gonadotrophin should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Driving
safe if prescribedChorionic Gonadotrophin may not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chorionic Gonadotrophin in patients with liver problems.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chorionic Gonadotrophin in patients with kidney problems.
Children
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Chorionic Gonadotrophin in children. Chorionic Gonadotrophin may cause early puberty. So, therapy should be discontinued immediately if the children develop any signs of early puberty.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume a healthy diet that is rich in fibre, proteins and low in carbohydrates, fats.
- Avoid processed or high-sugar foods.
- Stay active and shed excess weight if you are overweight or obese. Do not perform intense exercises as they may negatively impact your reproductive health. Increase the intensity of exercise gradually.
- Being underweight may also affect fertility. So, prepare a diet chart that can help you to gain weight healthily.
- Avoid stress as it may affect your fertility. Try relaxation techniques and receive support and counselling if necessary.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine intake.
- Quit smoking.
Special Advise
- To be sure HCG is helping your condition, your doctor will need to check you on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
- Some women using this medicine have developed a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), especially after the first treatment cycle. OHSS can be a life-threatening condition. Call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of OHSS like severe pelvic pain, swelling of the hands or legs, stomach pain, shortness of breath, weight gain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting or if you are urinating less than normal.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Female infertility: It is a condition in which a woman is not able to become pregnant within a year of trying. It could be due to age, hormonal problems, being overweight or underweight, an abnormal menstrual cycle, or other factors.
Male hypogonadism: A condition in which hormones such as testosterone responsible for masculine growth in men are not produced enough in the body. It may cause decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction and low sperm production.
Cryptorchidism: It is a condition in which testis fails to descend into the scrotum of boys. It is commonly seen in boys with premature birth and can be easily identified in newborns.
FAQs
Chorionic Gonadotrophin contains 'chorionic gonadotrophin' used to treat female infertility and male hypogonadism. It stimulates ovulation (egg production) in women and improves sperm production in men. Thereby, treats female infertility and male hypogonadism.
Chorionic Gonadotrophin is not recommended for patients with thyroid problems. This medicine may cause an increase in the production of thyroid hormones and cause unwanted effects when used in patients with thyroid dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Chorionic Gonadotrophin may increase the chance of getting pregnant with more than one child (multiple pregnancies) in most cases. Discuss with your doctor the possible benefits and risks before taking Chorionic Gonadotrophin.
Chorionic Gonadotrophin may cause breast tenderness. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking Chorionic Gonadotrophin to experience this side effect. If you have any concerns regarding this, talk to your doctor.
