Choriogonadotropin Alfa

It is the synthetic form of the natural human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone, produced by recombinant DNA technology.
Administration by subcutaneous injection.
Indicated to stimulate ovulation in assisted reproduction techniques.

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breastmilk.

Its high molecular weight makes it very unlikely it will transfer into milk in significant quantities.

Due to its protein nature it is inactivated in the gastrointestinal tract, not being absorbed, so its oral bioavailability is practically nil, except in premature babies and the immediate neonatal period when there may be greater intestinal permeability.

May cause increased prolactin and galactorrhea (Mendes 2001).

No adverse effects have been recorded in infants.

In infertility treatments, the possible theoretical anovulatory effect of frequent on demand breastfeeding must be taken into account.

• Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Low Risk probable)
• Human Menopausal Gonadotrophins (Low Risk probable)
• Lutropin (Low Risk probable)

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Choriogonadotropin Alfa.