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Cetrorelix
INFORMATION ABOUT CETRORELIX
Cetrorelix Uses
Cetrorelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.
How Cetrorelix works
In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs which are not ready for fertilisation. Cetrorelix blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.
Common side effects of Cetrorelix
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Headache
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29 Oct 2024 | 10:28 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Cetrorelix
- Cetrorelix helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF.
- It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), preferably of the upper leg.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
- Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Cetrorelix
Cetrorelix is a medicine which is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) thus preventing eggs from being released too early and gives the eggs time to grow properly. It is usually used in combination with other medicines.
It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.
The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also feel a headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary, if these persist consult with 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.