hMG
Also known as Human menopausal gonadotropin, menotropins, Menopur
A fertility medicine that contains two hormones (FSH and LH) to help eggs grow.
Quick facts
- Status
- Approved medicine in the EU and US
- Evidence
- Approved (fertility treatment)
- Taken as
- Injection
- Common sizes
- Approved as Menopur and similar. 75 IU vials sold online are unregulated.
- Category
- Hormone · fertility
How it works
It stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles, which contain the eggs.
What it’s used for
IVF and other fertility treatment (approved)
What the research shows
Long, well-established use in fertility treatment.
Side effects & risks
- Over-stimulated ovaries
- Twins or more
- Injection-site reactions
Is it legal?
Approved prescription medicine in the EU, UK and US (e.g. Menopur). Prescription-only medicine. Use only under a doctor's supervision — products sold online as "research" versions are unregulated and not the authorised medicine. Prohibited in sport for males (WADA).
Storage & safe handling
- Only use as prescribed and supervised by a doctor.
- Store exactly as described in the patient leaflet.
- Use a new sterile needle every time and dispose of it in a sharps container.
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Sources: Product information for Menopur (menotropins); WADA Prohibited List.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.