Limited Coverage: Most insurance plans will not cover Cetrotide for fertility treatments.
Fertility Basics: GnRH Antagonists for In Vitro Fertilization

Dr. Mousa Shamonki - February 12, 2016
Fertility treatment can be confusing— and expensive, whether you have insurance or not. You may be prescribed several different types of drugs, and they can vary based on the type of treatment you’re receiving.
Gondadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists (GnRH antagonists) are one type of medication used in fertility treatments—examples include Ganirelix (ganirelix acetate) or Cetrotide (cetrorelix). Specifically, they’re used as part of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. See More
Fertility Treatment Basics: What You Need to Know

Dr. Mousa Shamonki - February 03, 2016
If you’re considering fertility treatments, you may already know that there are many options out there—and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
So where do you start, with all of the information and options available to you? This may not be a surprise, but the best place to begin is simply meeting with your doctor. Less is more when it comes to fertility treatments, and while you may still need more complex procedures or medications, your specialist can help guide you. See More
Does In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Increase Cancer Risk?

Dr. Sharon Orrange - December 04, 2015
You may wonder whether the many hormone injections required for the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) put you at a higher risk of female cancers. Some reassuring results were just presented American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2015 Annual Meeting but there are some risks to know about.
Here’s what they found.
- Ovarian cancer: In women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), the risk for overian cancer is minimal. See More