What is Factrel used for?

Factrel (gonadorelin hydrochloride) is a synthetic form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) used to test how well the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are working.

How much is Factrel for cattle?

For treatment of ovarian follicular cysts, the recommended dosage of Factrel is 2 ml per cow, given IM.

How much gonadorelin should I take?

Gonadorelin dosing information 0.1 mg injected once subcutaneously or intravenously as a single dose. Usual Adult Dose for Amenorrhea: 5 mcg every 90 minutes (range of 1 to 20 mcg) delivered intravenously by a pump over 1 minute, every ninety minutes for 21 days.

Does Factrel need refrigerated?

STORAGE CONDITIONS Store at refrigerator temperature 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Use contents within 1 month of first vial puncture.

Does gonadorelin increase sperm count?

Gonadorelin did not affect sperm concentration (P>0.05). The percentage of morphologically normal spermatozoa was >64% in all treatments.

Does gonadorelin work as good as HCG?

At this point, from what we’ve observed, gonadorelin is more effective than HCG and is less likely to cause adverse effects. We believe that many if not most of our patients would choose to continue to use gonadorelin if HCG were to become readily available again.

How do you administer Gonadorelin?

Dosing

  1. Adults—5 microgram (mcg) injected by the pump into a vein or under the skin slowly over 1 minute, every ninety minutes for twenty-one days.
  2. Children up to 18 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

What is OvaCyst?

INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE: OvaCyst™ (Gonadorelin) is indicated for the treatment of ovarian follicular cysts in dairy cattle. Ovarian cysts are nonovulated follicles with incomplete luteinization which result in nymphomania or irregular estrus.

What does gonadorelin do in males?

Gonadorelin is used primarily for men who don’t want to experience testicular shrinkage while they’re on TRT and secondarily for men who want to maintain their fertility and ability to produce their own testosterone while they’re on TRT.

How do you take gonadorelin?

Does gonadorelin need to be refrigerated?

Fertagyl is available in a concentration of 43 mcg/mL gonadorelin (as gonadorelin acetate) pH adjusted with sodium phosphate (monobasic and dibasic). Fertagyl is supplied in multi-dose vials containing 20 mL and 100 mL of sterile solution. STORAGE, HANDLING, AND DISPOSAL: Keep refrigerated: 2°-8°C (36°-46°F).

Where should I inject gonadorelin?

Gonadorelin is injected into a vein or under the skin using an infusion pump, as directed by your doctor. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional and the medication package.