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(also known as Gonal-f, Bravelle)
Follitropin beta is a hormone identical to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced by the pituitary gland. FSH helps to develop eggs in the ovaries.
Follitropin beta is used as a fertility medicine to develop eggs in women who have not been able to become pregnant because of problems in ovulation. Also, ma... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Infertility | 613 |
81% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 9 |
100% |
| Infertility, Secondary | 5 |
80% |
| Miscarriage | 3 |
100% |
| Trying To Conceive | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 81% (635
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Follistim Reviews
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very helpdul eight eggs from one ovary
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hyperstimmed
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I developed a lot of follicles
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on it now, great little shots:)
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This is what I am taking right now and my body is responding very well to it. Once I got over giving myself a shot every day....no major side effects!
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450??? Yes I do 450 man is that alot
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I responded very well, almost too well and had OHSS twice.
Working / Worked
I have developed lots of follicles.
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Discussions
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Gonal-f and overstimulation
Gonal F is identical to Follistim simply a different brand name, and this cycle I had HORRIBLE OHSS. I was on Follistim max of 125 IU's a day, Brav... [More] -
gonal-F vs. follistim?
I've done IUI with both Follistim and Gonal-f. Only difference was my RE has had better luck with ladies my age with the Gonal-f. I only produced one ... [More] -
gonal-F vs. follistim?
I am pretty sure Gonal-f is just one brand name for follistim- same medication [More] -
gonal-F vs. follistim?
I'm not sure. I was on gonal-f. My RE said that they were the same but they precsribe whatever is cheaper at the time. [More] -
Gonal F or Follistim- PLEASE HELP
there are no differrence between them is the same thing with different name it is jus about the RE and what they use. my RE doesnt use bravelle and re... [More]
