FOSTIMON 150 IU Vial is a fertility medication that contains urofollitropin (FSH – Follicle Stimulating Hormone). It is used to stimulate the ovaries to produce and mature eggs in women who have difficulty ovulating or who are undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF.

Key Points

• Active ingredient: Urofollitropin 150 IU (FSH).
• Used for:
• • Women who do not ovulate regularly (including some cases of PCOS).
  • Fertility treatments such as IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies.
• How it works: Stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles (the sacs that contain eggs).
• Administration: Given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) or intramuscular injection, usually under the guidance of a fertility specialist.
• Dose: Individualized based on ultrasound scans and hormone blood tests; the exact dose and duration vary from patient to patient.

Common Side Effects

• Injection site pain or redness
• Headache
• Abdominal bloating or discomfort
• Nausea
• Ovarian enlargement

Important Warnings

• Can rarely cause Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), where the ovaries become excessively enlarged and painful.