Gondotropins (Repronex, Menopur, Follistim, Gonal F, Bravelle) (injectable)
These are the medications your doctor will prescribe to stimulate your ovaries to start producing as many follicles as possible during the stimulation period. There are risks and side effects including but not limited to: bloating, multiple births, headache, mood swings, ovarian hyper stimulation, tubal pregnancy, mild and temporary discomfort at the injection site(s). They can be safely given intramuscularly (IM) or subcutaneously (SQ). The form that will be used for you will depend on the drug ordered and your doctor's recommendation for its route of administration.