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Fertility Glossary

hMG

Human menopausal gonadotropin, containing both FSH and LH activity.

Medicines & protocols

hMG preparations are purified from urine and provide LH activity alongside FSH. They may be chosen alone or combined with recombinant FSH depending on the protocol and previous response.

Also known as: menotropins, human menopausal gonadotropin

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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