hMG (human Menopausal Gonadotropin) injections are primarily used for the treatment of infertility in both women and men.
Here's a breakdown of its uses:
In Women:
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Treatment of Infertility: hMG stimulates the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. This is especially useful in women who are not ovulating regularly or who are undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The drug essentially helps release eggs from the ovary.
- Example: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who haven't responded to other fertility treatments like clomiphene citrate might use hMG injections.
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Follicle Stimulation: It promotes the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, preparing them for ovulation.
In Men:
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Treatment of Male Hypogonadism: hMG can be used to treat conditions like delayed puberty and low sperm count in men.
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Male Infertility: By increasing testosterone levels, hMG can help improve sperm production and quality, thus addressing male infertility.
- Example: Men diagnosed with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, where the pituitary gland doesn't signal the testes to produce enough testosterone, may benefit from hMG injections.
Essentially, hMG injections assist in stimulating the reproductive organs (ovaries in women and testes in men) to improve fertility outcomes.
