Bravelle and Fertinex

Two follicle stimulating hormones that come from an unusual source are Bravelle and Fertinex. Unlike other FSH drugs that are created artificially in a lab, these two are taken and purified from the urine of post-menopausal women. These drugs are considered less effective than some other FSH drugs, but they are also less expensive. They are taken through injection and are generally administered at home. These are usually used after a common course such as Clomid fails.

More about Bravelle

Bravelle works by stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs. It should not be taken if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medication or if you are already pregnant. If you have uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland problems, you should also take a different medication. Similarly, this is not the drug for you if you have hormone-sensitive tumors, heavy or sporadic vaginal bleeding of unknown cause, ovarian failure, cysts, or brain lesions or tumors. This drug is specifically to help you to ovulate, so you should look into other medications if your infertility issues aren't related to your ovulation.

Before Starting Bravelle

Before you start Bravelle, you should know about a number of issues. Some medical conditions will interact negatively with Bravelle, and your doctor should be well aware of your medical conditions before you start. If you are breast-feeding or taking any prescription or nonprescription medications or herbal treatments, your doctor should know about this. If you have allergies to medications, foods or anything else, or if you have adrenal gland or thyroid disease, your doctor should know about these conditions.

More about Fertinex

Another similar fertility drug is Fertinex. You should certainly discuss allergies with your doctor before taking this medication. If you have abnormal uterine bleeding or are already in the early stages of a pregnancy, you certainly shouldn't take this medication. In general, Fertinex is usually begun during days 2 or 3 of the cycle, at a dose of 150 IU per day. This is continued until sufficient follicular development is achieved. Usually the therapy shouldn't exceed ten days at a time.

Issues with Fertinex

Fertinex should only be administered by a fertility specialist who will carefully monitor the couple. This is a very important point and one that needs to be taken seriously. There are a number of possible side effects with Fertinex including pulmonary and vascular complications, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, adnexal torsion, ovarian enlargement, abdominal pain, ovarian cysts, headaches, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, rash, breast tenderness and more.