Cetrotide (Cetrorelix) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 26, 2012

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What is infertility?

Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying. Or, six months, if a woman is 35 or older. Women who can get pregnant but are unable to stay pregnant may also be infertile.

Pregnancy is the result of a process that has many steps. To get pregnant:

A woman must release an egg from one of her ovaries (ovulation).
The egg must go through a Fallopian tube toward the uterus (womb).
A man's sperm must join with (fertilize) the egg along the way.
The fertilized egg must attach to the inside of the uterus (implantation).

Infertility can happen if there are problems with any of these steps.

Is infertility a common problem?

Yes. About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Diseas...

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Prior to therapy with Cetrotide® (cetrorelix acetate for injection), patients should be informed of the duration of treatment and monitoring procedures that will be required. The risk of possible adverse reactions should be discussed (see ADVERSE REACTIONS).

Cetrotide® (cetrorelix) should not be prescribed if a patient is pregnant.

If Cetrotide® (cetrorelix) is prescribed to patients for self-administration, information for proper use is given in the Patient Leaflet (see below).

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/14/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.