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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 | 612 |
81% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 9 |
100% |
| Infertility, Secondary | 5 |
80% |
| Miscarriage | 3 |
100% |
| Trying To Conceive | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 81% (634
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Follistim Reviews
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Hard time giving shots to self, but results are good.
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It worked..Overstimulated ovaries
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Worked to get me ovulating on the first try
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no side effects, only in my pocket
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Administered Follistim for 7 days before my 5th IUI. Successfully resulted in my pregnancy!
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had no side effects, got pregnant, but m/ced
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We got a great number and quality of eggs with both fresh cycle IVF's.
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Producing eggs finally
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Used for 1st & 2nd IUI and worked to get more 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]
