FSH as a drug can be obtained from two different sources: urinary and recombinant (rFSH). Urinary FSH is obtained by purifying the urine of menopausal women; and rFSH is obtained thanks to genetic engineering techniques, which is why its cost is a little higher.
In this image, we can see the mode of administration of the Puregon Pen drug, a very convenient format containing rFSH. Simply select the dose indicated by the physician and then inject it into the abdomen.
Read the full article on: What Is the Role of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)? ( 67).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 01/31/2022