What is Bravelle used for?

This medication is used to treat certain fertility problems in women. It provides the hormone (FSH) that helps cause the ovaries to produce eggs. This medication is usually used in combination with another hormone (hCG) for the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation).

What kind of drug is Bravelle?

Bravelle (urofollitropin) is a synthetic (man-made) form of the natural hormone called gonadotropin. This medication helps the eggs in your ovaries grow and develop. Your ovaries can then produce more eggs and prepare for ovulation (the release of an egg from your ovaries).

How does FSH injections increase fertility?

FSH injections stimulate the ovaries to produce follicles. The aim is to develop six to 16 mature, egg-containing follicles, which are around two 2–2.5cm in diameter. A vaginal ultrasound monitors follicle growth.

When should I take my FSH injection?

You will need to begin your FSH injections within 3-5 days following your menstrual period; therefore, call the day of your menstrual period to notify our office that you are ready to start FSH. If your menstrual period starts on Saturday or Sunday, call first thing Monday morning after 8:30.

How much does Bravelle cost?

The cost for Bravelle injectable powder for injection 75 intl units is around $662 for a supply of 5 powder for injection, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

What are the drugs used for fertility?

Fertility drugs include:

  • Clomiphene citrate. Taken by mouth, this drug stimulates ovulation by causing the pituitary gland to release more FSH and LH , which stimulate the growth of an ovarian follicle containing an egg.
  • Gonadotropins.
  • Metformin.
  • Letrozole.
  • Bromocriptine.

When should I use ovidrel?

When Do I Take Ovidrel®? Ovidrel® is typically prescribed during the last cycle of your fertility treatment.

Which injection is given to conceive?

Gonadotropins usually are used during fertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). Injections of gonadotropins are started early in the menstrual cycle to cause multiple eggs to grow to a mature size.

Which injection is used for conceiving?

Injected Hormones Human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG), such as Novarel, Ovidrel, Pregnyl, and Profasi. This medication is usually used along with other fertility drugs to trigger your ovaries to release an egg. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), such as Bravelle, Fertinex, Follistim, and Gonal-F.