Ganirelix is used by women having certain fertility treatments (controlled ovarian stimulation). Ganirelix is usually used in combination with other hormones (FSH and hCG). It works by blocking the release of a certain hormone (luteinizing hormone).
Ganirelix stops eggs from being released too early and gives the eggs time to grow properly. IVF stimulation protocols in the U.S. generally involve the use of 3 types of drugs: GnRH-agonist (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist, Lupron) or a GnRH-antagonist (Ganirelix) to suppress the LH surge and ovulation until the follicles are mature FSH product (follicle stimulating hormone) to stimulate development of multiple follicles HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) to cause final maturation of the eggs The following section gives an overview of ganirelix in terms of Indication, contraindication, dosage, adverse effect, Indication &…
