Chorex side effects

What is Chorex? Chorex has Chorionic gonadotropin as the main ingredient, which is a drug that has similar effects to luteinizing hormone (LH), produced by the pituitary gland, and begins to appear in the placenta.
In women, the hormone LH stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone, which play an important role in conception. In vitro fertilization cases often use this hormone supplement. In men, LH stimulates the testicles to produce the hormone testosterone, which is responsible for the development of the male sex glands such as the penis, testes, pubic and armpit hair, and increases sperm production. Chorex drug works to stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete the hormone GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone - gonadotropin-releasing) is an important hormone for the nervous system secreted in the hypothalamus. many organs such as retina, spinal cord, thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebral cortex.
In addition, Chorex has a stimulating, protective and enhancing effect on nerve signals, thereby improving cognition and behavior on a number of neurological diseases.

Chorex drug is usually indicated in the following cases:
Central ovarian failure with in vitro fertilization requiring LH hormone supplementation. The patient underwent in vitro fertilization but responded poorly to ovarian stimulation. Menstrual disorders, amenorrhea due to hormonal factors. Decreased sex drive in men, decreased muscle mass caused by low testosterone. The patient is a male with low sperm count and density. Delayed puberty in children with low LH.

Do not use Chorex in the following cases:
Patients who are allergic to Chorionic gonadotropin or any other ingredient of the drug. Do not use the drug in children who have not reached puberty because of the risk of overdevelopment of the genitals. The drug can pass into breast milk, so consider the benefits before using it for a nursing woman. Patients who are being treated for asthma, epilepsy, migraines, cardiovascular diseases, etc., are not indicated for using Chorex. Prostate cancer, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding. Note when using Chorex
If you are using drugs to stimulate pregnancy, you should record your body temperature every day to detect ovulation. Use of the drug must be prescribed and under the mandatory supervision of a specialist. Chorex drug interactions have not been fully studied, but before using with any other drug, consult your doctor. Alcohol, tobacco and alcoholic foods can affect the bioavailability of the drug. Therefore, these foods should be used far from the time of taking the medicine.

4.1.How to use Chorex is prepared in the form of solution for injection or powder for injection. Use by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Dosage and administration depends on the condition and condition of the patient as prescribed by the doctor. 4.2. Dosage Men with low male hormone levels: Intramuscular 1000 - 4000 units/time x 2-3 times/week. Use the drug continuously for several weeks or months, lasting at least 6 months for low sperm count cases. Women in the stage of pregnancy stimulation: Intramuscular 5000 - 10000 units. Treatment of undescended testicles in children: Intramuscular injection 1000-5000 units/time x 2-3 times/week. Maximum use of 10 injection doses.

Some unwanted effects that may be encountered when taking Chorex are:
Flatulence, indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pelvic pain. Reduce urine output. Shortness of breath. Difficulty concentrating, fatigue, irritability. Swollen feet and legs. Fast weight gain. Acne, gynecomastia in men. Growth of penis and testicles, pubic hair growth. Increase height quickly in children. Anaphylactic reactions, itching, rash, urticaria, facial edema, eye edema, neck edema,... Chest pain, severe headache, slurred speech. Sudden weakness in one arm or leg. Vision disturbance. In short, Chorex is a hormone used by both men and women during puberty and reproduction. The drug must be prescribed by a specialist doctor, do not arbitrarily use the drug without a prescription due to the risk of causing a series of unwanted effects to the body.
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