Application Instructions for Infertility Medications
Below is information on how to use some of the currently prescribed infertility medications.
For each medication, there is a set of instructions that outlines how to administer the medication. This might include giving yourself an injection or applying some type of gel.
You can print out each instruction sheet, as needed. For some of the more commonly used drugs, you will also find additional prescribing information. Also, be sure to see the online video injection instructions below.
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Medication with Application Instructions (click on link)
| Diagnosis | Treatment | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bravelle | urofollitropin | IM or SC |
| Cetrotide | cetrorelix acetate | SC |
| Follistim-AQ Cartridge /Follistim PenTM |
follitropin beta for injection | |
| Ganirelix Acetate | ganirelix acetate | SC |
| Gonal-F Multi-Dose | follitropin alfa | SC |
| Gonal-F RFF Pen | follitropin alfa | SC |
| Lupron | leuprolide acetate | SC |
| Luveris | lutropin alfa | SC |
| Menopur | menotropins for injections | SC |
| Novarel | chorionic gonadotropin | IM |
| Ovidrel | choriogonadotropin alfa | SC |
| Pregnyl® | human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) | IM |
| Progesterone Generic | progesterone | IM |
| Progesterone Vaginal | IVa | |
| Repronex | Menotropin | SC |
* Key
IM = Intramuscular Injection (into a muscle)
SC = Subcutaneous Injection (under the skin)
IVa = Intravaginally (placed into the vagina)
Injection Instructions – The Basics
Below are instructions on how to give yourself, or have your partner administer, an injection. Please be aware that some of these instructions may vary slightly based upon your particular situation or preference.
Our staff will train you on how to administer the injections. It is important that you feel comfortable with these procedures. Please ask questions or share your concerns with us.
Online Video Injection Instructions
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Video – how to give intramuscular injections (1 min. 27 sec.) |
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Video – how to give intramuscular injections (1 min. 27 sec.) |
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| Instructional Videos for the Follistim® AQ Cartridge | |