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.
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By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), José María Sánchez Jordán M.D. (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