Hormone
menotropin
Subclass of:
Pituitary Gonadotropins; Biological Products
Definitions related to menotropins:
  • A mixture of gonadotropins purified from the urine of postmenopausal women, which contains high levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), with potential use as a treatment for infertility. Menotropins may also contain or be administered sequentially or simultaneously with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Gonadotropins stimulate discrete cellular components of the gonads and improve ovulation, follicular growth and maturation, or spermatogenesis.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Extracts of urine from menopausal women that contain high concentrations of pituitary gonadotropins, FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE and LUTEINIZING HORMONE. Menotropins are used to treat infertility. The FSH:LH ratio and degree of purity vary in different preparations.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (human menopausal gonadotropin) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone excreted in the urine of post-menopausal women.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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