Urofollitropin
Urofollitropin
Urofollitropin (pronounced: yoo-roh-fol-li-TROH-pin) is a purified form of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) that is manufactured from the urine of postmenopausal women. It is used in fertility treatments to stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles in women who do not produce enough FSH naturally.
Etymology
The term "urofollitropin" is derived from the Greek words "ouron" (urine), "folliculus" (small sac), and "tropos" (turning). This refers to the fact that the hormone is extracted from urine and stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovaries.
Usage
Urofollitropin is used in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). It is also used in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and other conditions that cause infertility due to low levels of FSH.
Related Terms
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovaries.
- Ovarian Follicle: A fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg. The growth and development of these follicles are stimulated by FSH.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A procedure in which eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred back into the woman's uterus.
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): A procedure in which sperm are inserted directly into a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder that can cause enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges, as well as irregular periods and infertility.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Urofollitropin
- Wikipedia's article - Urofollitropin
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