Gonadotropin mixture (menotropins, FSH + LH activity)
A purified hormone preparation containing both follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone activity used to stimulate the ovaries or testes.
| Class / type | Gonadotropin mixture (menotropins, FSH + LH activity) |
|---|---|
| Category | Hormones & Reproductive |
| Status (Jul 2026) | FDA-approved |
Menotropins deliver combined FSH and LH activity, directly stimulating ovarian follicle growth in women and spermatogenesis in men.
Controlled ovarian stimulation for IVF and other assisted reproduction, ovulation induction in anovulatory women, and stimulating sperm production in hypogonadotropic men.
Effective at recruiting multiple follicles for IVF; provides both FSH and LH activity in one product; long clinical track record.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancy, injection-site reactions, abdominal pain/bloating, and need for careful monitoring; expensive.
IVF patients generally regard it as a core, effective medication, though the injection burden and cost are frequently mentioned.
FDA-approved as a prescription drug (menotropins, e.g., Menopur) for ovarian stimulation in assisted reproductive technology.