Ready to talk to your fertility team about MENOPUR?
Here’s a tool that may help you discuss your IVF plans with your doctor.
You’re committed to your goals. MENOPUR is committed to you.
MENOPUR is an ovarian stimulation option for use during an
MENOPUR is the only treatment option of its
kind that:
combines two, key naturally-derived hormones to help create the
optimal environment for the growth
of eggs.
MENOPUR combines FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone).
These hormones help:
Stimulate the growth of multiple eggs
Mature eggs
Your IVF journey won’t look exactly like anyone else’s
because your journey is yours
While experiences with MENOPUR will vary, you can expect that your process, from beginning to end, may look something like this:
Have your fertility team evaluate you
Complete pre-IVF-cycle
prep according to your doctor
Start self-administering MENOPUR with the recommended dose
Download the self-injection guide
here or watch the instructional video
Work with your doctor to make any appropriate dosage adjustments
Track egg growth with your fertility team
Administer the trigger shot (a different medication than MENOPUR)
Go in for your scheduled egg retrieval
MENOPUR was studied for safety and tolerability
In two large studies, MENOPUR was
well-tolerated.
The most common side effects of MENOPUR include: stomach cramps, fullness or pain, headache, injection site swelling, heat, redness and pain.
Most common adverse events in Study 1 (occurring in over 0.3% of participants)
| Adverse Event | MENOPUR |
|---|---|
| Ovarian hyperstimulation | 7.0% |
| Abdominal pain | 6.4% |
| Injection site inflammation | 4.8% |
| Injection site pain | 4.6% |
| Headache | 3.8% |
| Enlarged abdomen | 2.7% |
| Nausea | 1.9% |
| Injection site reaction | 1.3% |
Most common adverse events in Study 2 (occurring in over 2.0% of participants)
| Adverse Event | MENOPUR |
|---|---|
| Abortion | 9% |
| Pelvic pain | 6% |
| Headache | 5% |
| Post-procedural pain | 3% |
| Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome | 4% |
| Nausea | 2% |
| Swollen or enlarged abdomen | 2% |
*rFSH=recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not use MENOPUR if you: have ovaries that are not able to make eggs even with the use of hormones, are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, have problems with your thyroid gland or adrenal gland that are not controlled by taking medicine, have tumors in your female organs (including breasts), have a tumor of your pituitary gland or any other tumor in your brain, or have heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding and the cause is not known. Do not use MENOPUR if you have a known previous allergic reaction to these medications.
- MENOPUR may cause serious side effects. They sometimes stimulate the ovaries too much. This is called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and can be a serious medical problem. OHSS may cause pelvic pain or breathing problems, or it may make you urinate less. In rare cases, patients with this problem have had serious lung problems. MENOPUR can also cause blood clots and strokes. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have: severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain,
trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination. - MENOPUR may cause pregnancies with twins or more than two babies at the same time, miscarriages, birth defects, and pregnancies located outside the uterus.
- Do not use MENOPUR if you are nursing.
- The most common side effects with MENOPUR are headache, stomach pain, and upset stomach. Sometimes there is an injection-site reaction that can cause bruising, pain, or redness.
These are not all the possible side effects of MENOPUR. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088, or you can call Ferring Pharmaceuticals at 1-888-FERRING.
MENOPUR® (menotropins for injection)
MENOPUR® (menotropins for injection) is a prescription medicine that contains hormones. MENOPUR contains follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone activity. These hormones stimulate healthy ovaries to make eggs. MENOPUR is used for women who need medical help to get pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, for MENOPUR.
Please see Important Safety Information and Full Prescribing Information