Q: What are the contraindications to Follistim?

A: According to the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference), the following are the contraindications for Follistim:

• Prior hypersensitivity
• A high SH level indicating ovarian failure
• Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal function
• Tumor of the ovary, breast, uterus, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland
• Pregnancy
• Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding of undetermined origin
• Ovarian cysts or enlargement not due to PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)