How should I use follicle stimulating hormone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You must remain under the care of a doctor while using follicle stimulating hormone.
Follicle stimulating hormone is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
You may need to mix this medicine with a liquid (diluent) before using it. When using injections by yourself, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medicine.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
To get pregnant, you may need to have sex daily for several days in a row. The timing of sex and medication dosing is important for follicle stimulating hormone to work.
You will need frequent medical tests.
If you use this medicine to get pregnant, you may also need occasional ultrasound exams. Based on your blood work, you may need to stop having sex for a short time. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Storing this medicine unopened (not in use):
- Refrigerate (do not freeze) and use until expiration date; or
- Store at room temperature protected from light, and use within 3 months or until expiration date.
Storing this medicine opened (in use):
- Store in a refrigerator (do not freeze), or at room temperature protected from light.
- Use within 28 days.
Take the medicine out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature before injecting your dose. Do not heat the medicine.
Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.