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Medicines choriogonadotropin alfaQuestion & answer

choriogonadotropin alfa · Medicine question

Is Ovitrelle indicated for use during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ovitrelle is not indicated during breastfeeding, and there are no data on the excretion of choriogonadotropin alfa in milk.

Sources for this answer

Ovitrelle 250 micrograms/0.5 ml prefilled syringeMerck · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 14Document updated 16 November 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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