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Follistim (fol-li-TROE-pin BAY-ta) is a hormone identical to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced by the pituitary gland. FSH helps to develop eggs in the ovaries. Follistim is used as a fertility medicine to develop eggs in women who have not been able to become pregnant because of problems in ovulation. Also, many women wanting to become pregnant will use Follistim while enrolled in a fertility program that uses procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or embryo transfer (ET). Follistim may be used with other medicines for these purposes. Some patients may be treated with another hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) before starting treatment with Follistim. GnRHa reduces the amount of FSH released from the pituitary gland. This is done so that the doctor can replace their FSH by using Follistim in the proper amounts each day to achieve fertility. Follistim is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s): Parenteral For injection (U.S.)
Brand names: - Follistim - Follitropin Beta |