How do you use Suprecur nasal spray IVF?
This is best taken in the morning, at mid-day and in the evening. For use as part of infertility the usual dose is one spray (in one nostril only) four times a day. Some clinics use higher doses. It is very important to use Suprecur at regular intervals throughout the waking hours.
What does Suprecur nasal spray do in IVF?
Fertility treatment (nasal spray or injection). This medicine is used to prepare the pituitary gland before starting treatment with gonadotrophins (FSH and LH) to artificially stimulate ovulation.
Does Suprecur need to be kept in fridge?
No. It can be kept at room temperature.
How quickly does Suprecur work?
This usually takes one to three weeks • You will then be given other hormones as well as Suprecur Injection • Your doctor will tell you how long you are to continue having these medicines Page 4 If you are able to give Suprecur Injection to yourself, your doctor or nurse will show you how to do this.
What is down regulation in IVF?
Downregulation is usually the first stage of a high stimulation IVF treatment protocol – it is the name given to the process of using medication to shut down your natural menstrual cycle, in effect causing an artificial menopause.
When should I take Suprecur injection?
Your doctor will start treatment on day 1 or day 21 of your menstrual cycle. Your daily dose will be: • 200 to 500 micrograms given as a single daily injection or 500 micrograms twice a day • You will be given daily injections until blood tests show that levels of sex hormones are lowered.
Can you drink alcohol on Suprecur?
The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) does not appear to affect the safety or usefulness of buserelin. Buserelin may cause sterility in men and menopause in women. If you plan to have children, discuss this with your doctor before being treated with buserelin.
Does Suprecur make you tired?
Occasionally, buserelin can cause dizziness, drowsiness or sleep problems. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel like this. You may have pins and needles or feel tingling in your arms and legs. These symptoms are usually mild.
How long do you take Suprecur for?
The nasal spray should only be used for five weeks once the bottle has been opened. Even if there is some solution left after this time, do not use it.
What happens after down regulation IVF?
Because the body is essentially going through a menopause-like process, many women do experience side effects as a result of down regulation in conventional IVF. Potential side effects can be both physical and emotional, and include headaches, migraines, hot flushes, or feeling down and irritable.
How many eggs is normal for IVF retrieval?
Even if ovulation is normal, fertility drugs are used to produce more than a single egg because pregnancy rates are higher with more eggs. An average of 10 – 20 eggs are usually retrieved for IVF. However, not all of them are viable to use as on average only about two-thirds have the appropriate maturity.
Is there a nasal spray called Suprecur for buserelin?
Each time you collect your prescription for buserelin, please check to make sure that the brand name is Suprecur®. This is because there is another brand of buserelin nasal spray available, which is not suitable for you. Can buserelin cause problems? Buserelin is a synthetic form of a hormone which occurs naturally in your body.
How to Prime a bottle of nasal spray?
Each time you open a new bottle of nasal spray, you will need to attach the nebuliser to the bottle of solution and then ‘prime’ the spray. You do this by pumping the spray about six or seven times until you see a fine mist. Priming the spray in this way, fills the nebuliser and tests that the spray is working correctly.
What’s the best way to store buserelin nasal spray?
How to store buserelin Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. The nasal spray should only be used for five weeks once the bottle has been opened. Even if there is some solution left after this time, do not use it.