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This is from MedicineNet.com: GENERIC NAME: MENOTROPINS - INJECTION (men-oh-TROW-pins) BRAND NAME(S): Humegon, Pergonal USES: This medication is a type of hormone used to cause ovulation in women and stimulate sperm production in men. It is used in the treatment of infertility. HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muscle by a health care professional. In women it is usually given for 9 to 12 days. In men, this medication may be given 3 times a week for 4 to 6 months as needed. Follow the dosing schedule closely and keep all doctor's appointments so therapy can be monitored closely. During therapy, your doctor may want to see you every other day. SIDE EFFECTS: In women, this medication may cause fever, breathing trouble, bloating, stomach pain, enlarged ovaries or a skin rash. Men may experience b___st enlargement. Report any side effects to your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: thyroid problems, drug allergies. Use of this medication may result in multiple births (e.g., twins, triplets). This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if this medication is excreted into b___st milk. Consult your doctor before b___st-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Sounds a bit iffy, doesn't it?

Yes, yet another prescription drug that should only be used with a prescription! Thanks Frances for all the info!

You are most welcome. I think this one actually sounds even more dodgy than clomid. Did you note the side affects? BREATHING TROUBLE is the one that jumped out at me. And the enlarged ovaries, what does that do in the long term, do you suppose? And it says "must not be used during pregnancy". MUST. What do you suppose that means, specifically? Here are some more lovely side affects from Web MD: 2. Congenital abnormalities: With menotropin therapy congenital abnormalities have been reported. One infant was shown to have multiple congenital anomalies consisting of aplasia of the sigmoid colon, cecovesicle fistula, bifid s____m, meningocele, bilateral internal tibial torsion, and right metatarsus adductus. Other reported anomalies include imperforate a__s, congenital heart lesions, supernumerary digits, hypospadias, extrophy of the bladder, Down’s syndrome and hydrocephalus. The incidence of congenital abnormalities does not exceed that found in the general population. There have been infrequent reports of ovarian neoplasms, both benign and malignant, in women who have undergone multiple drug regimens for ovulation induction; however, a causal relationship has not been established. Ick ick ick. There is soooooo much more that I'm just going to post the link. http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/menotropins_ad.htm Have fun with this, it's stinkin' scary!!

Oh, and take out the "-" but not the "_" and be sure to look at the specific side effects for potential moms too, I tend to cringe at the word "torsion" , but that's just me.

Some women are perscribed Pergonal from their dr's because, they are facing real infertility issues. I understand that you are trying to inform people out of te goodness in your heart but, you might actually really upset someone that has been perscribed it..........If I am a pg woman that has gone through infertility treatments and I was perscribed that and now am pregnant when I read those posts I am probally going to become so upset, I'd miscarry.......You can find really crazy side effects with asprin..............

Tiffany, a woman that is prescribed something like this would have no doubt gone over the risks with her DR so it would be no news to her. Also, there would be no way to have a m/c after reading something like this. If pregnancies were that fragile, our species would have died out the minute it started. I also have no problem that when someone posts something that could be potentially harmful that someone else posts the risks so people can be more informed. By the way, how are you doing?

Tiffany, an already pregnant woman wouldn't be looking at ways to conceive, and if she was just "surfing" and found this info, it would be no news to her as her RE would have already gone over all the risks... also, you would rather people remain ignorant rather then fully informed??

Miscarry? Over some vital information? That seems a bit melodramatic. I'd rather know than not. Also, I've never heard of anyone actually miscarrying over something they heard. Besides, it is available on webMD to anyone who wants to look, and I would think informing people is better than not as there is always the possibility of a nasty lawsuit to a dr. who doesn't tell all. Hope y'all enjoy!!

All I am trying to say is that if my dr gave that to me and we even discussed the risks, then I read the post I will probally spend everyday of my pregnancy thinking my baby will be deformed. Why is it so hard for you to just be nice. I don't understand?

There is nothing mean about sharing vital information. In fact, trying to keep people informed with the facts is nothing but VERY nice. And there was nothing that said if you conceive while using this that your baby will be deformed. Besides, women worry about that regardless.

Being nice must mean keeping people in the dark about their potential decisions...right? Lets NOT share all the risks.. lets NOT inform people... after all, that isn't very NICE, is is? I would think a woman who had TTC for as long as you have would want to educate others about ttc, rather then sing a happy song and keep them in the dark..I mean, I don't think that is very "nice". If I were one contemplating a decision that would affect others, I sure would want to know ALL I could about that decision! If someone had information to give me and didn't, just to be "nice" and spare me the details of my decision, THAT is what would upset me!

I guess being nice about not sharing facts comes from the same book that says you will m/c from reading them.

Here is my opinion: I care less about offending you than I do about your health and your baby(s). If offending people keeps them safe and healthy, I'm happy to offend! Cheers!

By the way, if you were prescribed Pergonal and you weren't made aware of the risks Frances posted, you need to contact your attorney!!

Uhm, women can get that information from their dr's but, there is no need to rub it in someones face that their child could run the chance of having a deformity. Mabey , you guys should leave the "vital information" to the dr's and learn to have conversations with people. I don't think anyone was aking any of you for your medical advice. That is exactly what dr's are for not the quacks here. Please.

Um, Tiffany..? The POSTER of this THREAD is RECOMMENDING the use of this drug in an UNPRESCRIBED manner... Therfore women who are interested in an "alternative to clomid" will be reading the post... so wouldn't you think that these women might WANT information about the drug that has been suggested? Wouldn't you think that the possible side effects would be a somewhat important piece of information to share? Why would you want to keep this information from them? These women aren't GOING to their doctors ( note the order-online-without-prescription references) so they wouldn't be getting this info from their doc, now would they? Maybe take the time to read the entire thread before commenting... it will do you good.