
HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin)
HMG, also called menotropins, provides both follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) bioactivity. In research settings, it’s used to stud…
Half-life
Approximate: FSH activity ~24–36 hours; LH activity ~10–20 hours (route- and product-dependent).
Delivery
Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
Suggested dosage
Not specified
Usage
Mechanism of action
Benefits (4)
- Stimulates follicular development (ovary)
- Supports spermatogenesis (testis)
- Increases gonadal steroid production
- Useful for HPG-axis functional studies
Side effects (6)
- Injection-site pain or redness
- Abdominal discomfort/bloating
- Headache or mood changes
- Fluid retention
- Gynecomastia (males)
- Ovarian hyperstimulation–like effects in susceptible models