If you have been trying to conceive for a year or longer without success, you may be facing infertility issues, and at some point, treatment with the fertility drug Clomid may be your next step to try and get pregnant.
Clomid has been successful in helping many couples achieve pregnancy and have a healthy baby.
However, it is always best to be as knowledgeable as possible about any drug you are given.
What is Clomid?
Clomid is a prescription fertility drug with the generic name of clomiphene citrate. It is sometimes marketed under the brand name Serophene. So, if you are taking clomiphene citrate, Serophene or Clomid—it is all the same drug.
Of the fertility drugs in use today, Clomid is the most well known and most often used.
Since about one-fourth of all female infertility is the result of problems with ovulation, Clomid is the drug of choice because it stimulates ovulation in approximately 80% of the women who take it to help with getting pregnant.
Clomid comes in a pill form, as opposed to injections, which is a plus. It has relatively few side effects and is not ferociously expensive, especially when compared to many other treatments for infertility such as In Vitro Fertilization.
Will Clomid Work for You?
This all depends on what your specific problem or problems are in terms of infertility. If you have ovulation problems, then Clomid might just do the trick for you. On the other hand, if your fallopian tubes are blocked, then Clomid will not help you get pregnant.
Clomid is also widely used in the treatment of infertility caused by PCOS, or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Ditto for unexplained or idiopathic infertility when no real cause has been detected.
In most cases, your doctor will start you out on a dose of 50 mg Clomid. If this doesn’t work, then the dosage may be increased to stimulate ovulation.
Clomid is a wonder pill for many couples who were previously infertile! If you are having ovulation problems due to missed menstrual periods or no menstrual periods, talk to your doctor about Clomid as a treatment to help you get pregnant.
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