urofollitropin

urofollitropin
A preparation of gonadotropin extracted from the urine of postmenopausal women, used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin to induce ovulation. SEE ALSO: menotropins.

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uro·fol·li·tro·pin (u″ro-folґĭ-tro″pin) a preparation of gonadotropins from the urine of postmenopausal women; it contains follicle-stimulating hormone and is used in conjunction with human chorionic gonadotropin to induce ovulation in the treatment of female infertility and to stimulate multiple oocyte development in ovulatory patients utilizing assisted reproductive technologies. Administered by subcutaneous injection.

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