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Clomid: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Clomid?
2. Does Clomid have any side effects? Yes, Clomid does have a few minor
side effects, which include hot flashes, blurry vision, migraines and breast
discomfort. Clomid also causes a decrease in fertile cervical fluid at
the time of ovulation. Thankfully,
3. For how long can I use Clomid? Clomid is an effective medication,
and around 75% percent of women who get pregnant when on Clomid, do so
within the first four to six months. If a woman does not get pregnant by
this time, it is advisable she consults with her gynaecologist. She should
not prolong the medication without a consultation. If a woman does not
get pregnant within a year, it is advisable that she discontinue Clomid.
Rarely are women prescribed Clomid for over a year - and if they are, they
are closely monitored.
4. I am ovulating, but am unable to conceive. We don't know the reason of infertility. Can I still take Clomid? When everything else seems normal - ovulation, regular menses, high sperm count - but the couple are still unable to conceive for some reason, it is called unexplained infertility. Clomid has been prescribed in these cases at times - but has proved to be ineffective. In fact, taking Clomid when it is not required may decrease the woman's chances of conceiving. Clomid has an anti-estrogen effect, which may cause thickening of the cervical lining,inhibiting the entry of sperm. It may also cause thinning of the uterine lining, preventing the sperm from implanting. 5. Can I take Clomid when nursing? Clomid is a drug which is still undergoing
various tests. It has proven to be effective in anovulatory women, and
its side effects are also few. However,whether it is safe for the baby
if taken by a nursing
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are various causes of infertility, one of them being a lack of ovulation
in women. A woman with infrequent or absent periods has a problem ovulating.
Clomiphene citrate or Clomid is a very safe and effective fertility medication,
which helps induce ovulation in such anovulatory women, thereby increasing
their chances of becoming pregnant.
