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Cetrorelix

Is Cetrorelix legal in the US?

Yes, FDA approved for use in IVF to stop eggs being released too early.

AStrong human evidenceFDA approvedas of 2026-10-26

Cetrorelix is FDA-approved as Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for injection), first approved in August 2000, for the inhibition of premature LH surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation. 1

Yes, as Cetrotide. It was approved in 2000 to prevent early LH surges in women having controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction. 1

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Citations

  1. FDA label, 2023: Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for injection) accessdata.fda.gov
  2. DrugBank DB00050: cetrorelix go.drugbank.com
  3. Olivennes 2000, Fertil Steril: single-dose cetrorelix in controlled ovarian stimulation doi.org
  4. Al-Inany 2016, Cochrane: GnRH antagonists for assisted reproductive technology doi.org

Reference information only, not medical advice. Drawn from the Cetrorelix article, fact-checked against the cited sources. No dosing anywhere on this site.