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Helps women to ovulate and get pregnant.
Clomid (clomiphene) works well for women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating.
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Upsides
- One of the few fertility medicines available as a pill rather than injection.
- Available as a generic product and is less costly than other fertility medicines.
- Effective for women who are not ovulating or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Downsides
- A pelvic exam and pregnancy test are necessary before each use of Clomid (clomiphene).
- Not a good option if you have issues with your liver.
- Not safe for women with ovarian cysts or enlarged ovaries (aside from polycystic ovary syndrome).
- Not safe for long-term use. Your doctor will only prescribe Clomid (clomiphene) for a very short time period.
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Used for
- Female infertility - Reproductive technology management Male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
- Primary and secondary
- In whom the cause of infertility is not due to primary testicular failure - Spermatogenesis induction Ovulation induction
- In anovulatory patients in whom the cause of infertility is functional and not due to primary ovarian failure
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
Price
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Lowest price
$870.11
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Side effects
6possible side effects
- Ovarian enlargement14%
- Hot flashes10%
- Stomach/pelvic bloating or discomfort6%
- Nausea and vomiting2%
- Breast discomfort2%
- Vision changes or blurring2%
The Follistim Aq (Follitropin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Low blood pressure due to drug interactions
- Taking interacting medicines, herbal products, and foods
- Liver problems
- Current liver disease
- History of liver disease or damage
- Unusual uterine bleeding
- Ovarian cysts
- Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal problems
- Thyroid problems
- Adrenal gland problems
- Pituitary tumor
- Vision changes or blurring
- Long-term use of Clomid (clomiphene)
- Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
- Long-term use of Clomid (clomiphene)
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