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Peptides / Gonadotropins and GnRH

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Follitropin FSH

A fertility hormone (FSH), FDA-approved to help with pregnancy through fertility treatments in both men and women. Solid human research backs up its ability to help the body produce eggs or sperm under a fertility doctor's care.

Also known as Gonal-F, recombinant FSH

Effects Hormonal
Routes Subcutaneous
Legal status Prescription drug

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 75-150 IU/day
Reported range 75-450 IU/day depending on protocol
Route Subcutaneous injection
Frequency Once daily
Duration Days to weeks per treatment cycle (fertility) or ongoing (male fertility preservation)

FDA-approved recombinant FSH (Gonal-f/Follistim) used in fertility treatment and, off-label, to preserve fertility during TRT.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.