When is the best time to take GONAL-f injection?
The best time to have sex is on the day of the hCG injection and the day after. If your doctor cannot see a desired response after 4 weeks, that treatment cycle with GONAL-f should be stopped. For the following treatment cycle, your doctor will give you a higher starting dose of GONAL-f than before.
How many doses are in a Gonal-F pen?
The Gonal-f® RFF Pen delivery system delivers at least 300 IU, 450 IU, or 900 IU, equivalent to a maximum of four 75 IU injections, six 75 IU injections or twelve 75 IU injections, respectively.
Are GONAL-f pens overfilled?
Gonal-F and Follistim both have overfill, so make sure you are taking advantage of this. Once you are finished with your last injection save your Gonal-F pens or Follistim cartridges in your refrigerator.
How do I know if my Gonal F pen is empty?
ATTENTION: If the dose feedback window shows a number higher than 0, this means that the GONAL-F® prefilled pen is empty and that you have not received your full prescribed dose. REMOVE THE NEEDLE AFTER EACH INJECTION.
Where should GONAL-f be injected?
GONAL-f is usually given in the lower abdominal area (except around the navel and waistline) or the front of your thigh. The injection site should be changed daily to lessen possible injection site reactions. Do not inject into any areas in which you feel lumps, firm knots, depressions, pain, or see any discolouration.
How fast do follicles grow on GONAL-f?
approximately 2 mms per day
As the ovary is stimulated with FSH, some of the follicles will grow. Follicles grow approximately 2 mms per day so there is some predictability of when the follicles will reach the appropriate size for ovulation or retrieval.
How many days GONAL-f shots IVF?
Dosage and Administration of Gonal-f® On average, however, when used for the treatment of female infertility, the usual dose is “75 international units (IU) injected under the skin once a day for approximately fourteen days.
How do you know when Gonal F pen is empty?
ATTENTION: If the dose feedback window shows a number higher than 0, this means that the GONAL-F® prefilled pen is empty and that you have not received your full prescribed dose.
Does Gonal need to be refrigerated?
How should I store my GONAL-f ® Pen at home? 2-8°C (in a refrigerator) or store for a single period between 2 and 25°C (in the refrigerator or at room temperature) for a maximum of 3 months. After first use, the pen may be stored at 25°C (room temperature) for a maximum of 28 days.
How do you know when GONAL-f pen is empty?
How do you know if GONAL-f is working?
The only way to know whether Gonal F is working is to monitor with blood tests and ultrasound.