What is Clomifen citrate?
Clomifen citrate is a drug used to stimulate ovulation in women who want to conceive. It is used in women who do not regularly treat and whose partners were established as fertile. It is usually considered to be a court to determine the correct dosage, and then for a while longer while the woman tries to conceive. The timing of sexual intercourse during this time is very important, and if pregnancy does not occur within six months, treatment is usually stopped. Klomifen citrate has several unpleasant side effects and it is important that the woman discusses any other health problems that she may have with her doctor to avoid serious complications.
Clomifen citrate is also known by clomid, milfen and serofen brands. It works by causing the release of hormones necessary to ovulate or release eggs from the ovaries. Used primarily to help women who regularly ovulate in the production of eggs to get pregnant and before use is tested to confirm,that they are fertile. Another use is to test the woman to make sure she has enough eggs in her ovaries called the Clomiphene Challenge test. It is also used to stimulate the production of other eggs in women who use other fertility treatment, such as in-vitro fertilization.
When starting treatment with citrate clomifhen, the drug is usually used for five days in a row at the beginning of the menstrual cycle of a woman, if there is no ovulation, another dose will be tested. Once the right dose is set, the woman takes the medicine for three to six other cycles, while actively trying to conceive. It is important that sexual intercourse is correctly timed to increase the chances of being available for healthy sperm for fertilization of relaxed egg when ovulation occurs. If a woman does not be pregnant after an attempt at six menstrual cycles is usually ended by Clomifen citrate and other treatment is tested.
Several common side -by -sideKlomifhen citrates include hot flashes, irritability, nausea, headaches, breast tenderness and abdominal discomfort. The abdominal discomfort is often caused by excessive ovarian stimulation called ovarian hyperstimulation and can be accompanied by enlarged ovaries; More serious cases may also show vomiting and shortness of breath, and in rare cases it may be a threatening life. Other less common side effects may also include blurred vision or hair loss. All side effects should be reported to doctors for evaluation.
Before receiving Clomifen citrate, a woman should discuss any treatment or health problems with her doctor, in particular any history of ovarian cysts or abnormal vaginal bleeding, which are contraindications for the use of clomifens. It should also not be taken if there is a history of problems with jathers, brain abnormalities, pituitary tumors, or uncontrolled thyroid disorders or adrenal gland. Safety of long -term use nEbyla set, so the treatment times longer than six months are usually not recommended.