Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4508
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2375-4508
+44 1478 350008
John L Yovich
PIVET Medical Centre,
166-168 Cambridge Street, Perth 6007
Australia
Short Communication
Adjusting the PIVET rFSH Dosing Algorithm for the Biosimilar Bemfola Product
Author(s): John L Yovich, Peter M Hinchliffe, Sunthra Lingam, Shanthi Srinivasan and Kevin N KeaneJohn L Yovich, Peter M Hinchliffe, Sunthra Lingam, Shanthi Srinivasan and Kevin N Keane
This short-communication introduces the biosimilar product Bemfola into the fold of gonadotrophin hormonal preparations for safe and efficient application in IVF programmes. It enables recombinant follicle stimulating hormone dosage selection on the basis of personal characteristics of the woman undergoing treatment and allows for appropriate variations according to her plans for preimplantation diagnosis or screening, the idea of segmental treatment whereby embryos are vitrified for future FET procedures and the considerations of oocyte banking or oocyte donation. It does not cover considerations of clinical effectiveness although the cited studies indicate Bemfola has similar clinical outcomes to its reference product Gonal-F. .. View More»