menotropins /men′ōtrop″inz/ [L, men + Gk, trepein, to turn] , a preparation of gonadotropic hormones from the urine of postmenopausal women. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed with chorionic gonadotropin to induce ovulation or development of multiple ovarian follicles for in vitro fertilization and to stimulate spermatogenesis in males. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Elevated gonadotropin levels in the urine, thyroid or adrenal dysfunction, pituitary tumor, abnormal bleeding, ovarian cyst, pregnancy, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, hemoperitoneum, arterial thromboembolism, multiple gestation, and possible birth defects.
