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Clomid
Clomiphene Citrate: Clomiphene is structurally similar to Estrogen, occupying the estrogen receptors in the pituitary gland in the brain. With perceived deficiency of estrogen Pituitary gland releases higher levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone, and thus increasing the number of Follicles (eggs) that grow and are released in a cycle. |
Clomiphene is a tablet that is taken by mouth once a day fopr 5 days.
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Lupron
GnRH agonist is an injectable that occupies GnRH receptors on the pituitary gland, thus supressing its capability to release endogenous FSH and LH, allowing is to help stimulate a cohort of follicles and prevent premature release of mature follicles |
Lupron sub q injectable comes in a 2weeks kit; with insulin syringes. You will need two kits for your stimulaiton cycle.
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Gonadotropins
These are glycoprotiens produced by the human pituitary gland to stimulate and subsequently release the mature Oocytes. they are administered in the form of a subcutaneous injections. |
Commercial Formulations of Gonadotropins available:
Bravelle Menopur Follistim Gonal F Luveris - is recombinant LH 75 IU 2nd generation of these hormones are made by recombinant DNA technology. |
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HCG Triggers
Much like the Natural trigger frrom pituitary -LH- HCG trigger the final maturation and release of mature Follicle / Oocyte. |
Novarel
HCG Ovidrel : 250 mcg sub q. |
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Luteal Phase Support with Progesterone
Normally produced by the Corpus luteum in human body, progesterone is a hormone essential in maintaining early pregnancy. |
Progesterone in Oil: injectactable im.
Crinone Gel: 8% inserted vaginally every night during the luiteal phase. |
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Estrogen
Administered during the luteal phase after the egg retrieval improves pregnancy rates. |
Vivelle Dot: 0.1mg/day
Estrace taken orally |
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Methyl Prednisone
In selected cases 16mg is taken orally from the day oif egg retrieval until the day of embryo transfer. |
Growth Hormone
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Infant Aspirin
81 mg oral taken daily |
Prenatal Vitamins, Folic Acid 0.4mg taken daily orally
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Pharmacies
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Schrafts: Walgreens
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Freedom Pharmacy
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