Human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG) is being studied experimentally as a treatment for female fertility issues. This experimental drug is excreted in the urine of postmenopausal women. It is also known as gonadotropin.
It contains follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which help healthy ovaries produce eggs. HMG is often used with another hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin - hCG) to help pregnancy by stimulating the growth and release (ovulation) of mature eggs.
HMG belongs to the sex hormone class of chemicals that can be used to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate (do not produce eggs). Even male patients can benefit from the supposed positive effects of human menopausal gonadotropin.
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HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin) – Product Information
HMG, also known as human menopausal gonadotropin, was originally formulated to help women get pregnant. It is considered a fertility drug chemical that stimulates the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (KH) in women, thereby increasing the chances of ovulation.What is HMG?
Human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG) is being studied experimentally as a treatment for female fertility issues. This experimental drug is excreted in the urine of postmenopausal women. It is also known as gonadotropin.
possible Applications of HMG
Human Menopausal Gonadotropin and Female Infertility Issues
It is thought that human menopausal gonadotropin promotes the healthy release of mature eggs and may help normal growth of eggs in a woman's ovaries (female reproductive organs). These effects may help treat female fertility issues and increase the likelihood of a successful pregnancy. In terms of pregnancy rates, HMG is as effective as rFSH when used for controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).More clinical trials with more diverse populations are needed to confirm the above findings.
How does HMG work?
Human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries to release an egg. These hormones include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).