How should I take my fertility medications?

Hi all,

I have a question concerning fertility meds. I have to administer Ovaleap and Ovitrelle for my IUI. On Wednesday 9th December, I had to administer Ovaleap 50 on the 3rd day of my period. They also handed me over Ovitrelle. However, my nurse said when asking I only have to inject Ovaleap for 6 days until the next appointment. And Ovitrelle not. I already bought both meds and I store them in the fridge. What does Ovitrelle produce that I cannot inject together with Ovaleap? I don’t understand, help me please!

Hello Fertilitylady,

Ovitrelle is a hormonal drug composed of recombinant hCG and its purpose is to trigger follicular maturation after ovarian stimulation. Therefore, Ovitrelle causes ovulation.

This drug must be administered approximately 34 hours prior to insemination. It is essential to follow the hours of injection, otherwise, it could have a negative effect on the AI result.

Ovaleap, on the other hand, is a drug composed of alpha-folitropin, a gonadotropin. Its function is to provoke the development of multiple ovarian follicles.

Hope this helps,

all the best.

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