The function of urofollitropin
Disease description:
Due to certain reasons, I took letrozole tablets for five days and was given four injections to be administered every other day. After receiving one injection, I noticed that this time it was different from the previous ones. The one I received this time was urofollitropin for injection. I looked it up online and found out that this is a super-ovulation stimulation injection, typically used for in vitro fertilization (IVF). I would like to ask, what is the function of urofollitropin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Follicle-stimulating hormone (LH), also known as human menopausal gonadotropin, is a hormone that plays a key role in the female reproductive system. Its main functions include:
1. Promoting ovulation: LH stimulates the rupture of mature ovarian follicles and the release of eggs, thereby facilitating the process of ovulation and creating conditions for conception.
2. Promoting corpus luteum formation: Following follicular rupture, LH further promotes the development of the corpus luteum and the secretion of progesterone, which helps maintain endometrial growth and prepares for the implantation of a fertilized egg.
3. Regulating estrogen secretion: LH also participates in the regulation of ovarian synthesis and secretion of estrogen, which is crucial for maintaining normal function of the female reproductive system.
4. Follicle-stimulating hormone also has certain functions in the male reproductive system, such as stimulating the synthesis and secretion of testosterone in the testes. However, its primary applications focus on regulating female reproductive health.
Patients should use this medication appropriately under the guidance of a physician to avoid adverse reactions.
