Clomiphene citrate are also known by various brand names such as Clomid, Serophene and Milophene. This is highly recommended by medical doctors for patients who are experiencing low sperm count for men and for female that can’t ovulate.
Usually, clomiphene citrate is used for five days in a row in the early days of the menstrual cycle for a minimum of three months but no longer than 6 months. The dosage will be tapered by your doctor to make all your hormones within standard range. After regulating your dosage and all your hormones are maintained in a normal range, it is time to take it for three months as prescribed. If the treatment is still unsuccessful for 6 menstrual cycles then it is time to look for another alternative.
There are other unknown cause for being infertile. Some couples are fit, obviously do not suffer from stress and are considered normal in every way and yet they can’t seem to get pregnant. The couple can consider consulting a fertility specialist and could be prescribed with clomiphene citrate to aid with their ovulation problems.
Some women who can’t get pregnant due to the fact that they are not ovulating or have lesser chance of ovulating. Using Clomiphene citrate can increase by 80% their chances for ovulation and will have a 70% to 75% chance of getting pregnant.
This drug is not indicated for patient that have history of polycystic ovarian syndrome and insulin resistant diseases such as diabetes. The doctor will prescribe weight loss for patients that are obese to have an increase probability of getting pregnant.
This medication also have its side effects as well. Common side effects are hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomforts, sore breast, blurred vision, head aches, rashes, mood swings and many others. Some females develop a thickening of the cervical mucus which can slow down the travel of the sperm. This could be treated by the use of different medication management and other alternatives like artificial insemination.
Multiple pregnancies are possible when you are taking this drug. The most occurrence is having twins just like other famous actresses out there. There have been speculations of an increase rate of miscarriage after you take this kind of drug. Recent studies show, however, that there was no link to the incidence.
The couple should understand this therapy first and assess it thoroughly before they start. They need to discuss the advantages and disadvantages with their attending physician and to ask questions before taking the medication.
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