In recent years there has been an increase in cases of infertility in women. Due to the hectic lifestyle and career options many women choose to become pregnant in late thirties or so. Sometimes hormonal factors can cause a woman to become infertile (unable to conceive) due to ovarian issues or irregular ovulation cycle. It has been reported that women who are suffering from infertility problems can be treated with administration of oral drugs such as Clomid
. The active ingredient present in this product is clomiphene
citratethat helps in regulating the ovulatory cycle. Oral pills are less expensive and easy to use as compared to injectable. Clomid has been a popular drug that is being prescribed for women experiencing issues with conceiving. With a success rate of 80% it must be noted at this point that this medicine can assist and help in bringing back the balance in the female ovarian cycle but does not guarantee pregnancy.
Clomid (clomiphene) is a non-steroidal drug manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies and must be taken only under the guidance of an OB- GYN practitioner. If a woman who is trying to conceive is unable to retain pregnancy due to defects in the ovarian cycle Clomid can be helpful in treating such ovulatory dysfunction matters. The generic name for Clomid is clomiphene and brand name can differ depending upon the pharma companies that manufacture or market them. Some common clomid side effects
which are commonly reported are heavy menstrual cycles, vaginal bleeding, dizziness, nausea, GI discomfort.
Most commonly available strength for Clomid is 50mg tablets. Generally the doctor will prescribe one tablet of 50mg/day for the initial 5 days. Dosage is administered keeping a check on the ovulatory cycle. It is highly recommended that the pill must be taken at the same time every day. If coitus and ovulation is properly timed chances of pregnancy becomes quite successful. Taking clomiphene treatment past 6 cycles is not recommended as it may pose threat for cancer and other health related complications. If during the course patient feels shortness in breathing, chest pain, severe migraine, vision changes, swelling at any location they must discontinue the use and immediately consult their physician for an alternative route as the ingredient clomiphene may be showing serious side effect in the person’s body.
It is important to discuss your prior medical history with your doctor before you start taking Clomid (clomiphene). While mentioning medical history you must include drugs or substances you are allergic too. This is vital because the inactive ingredients present in the tablet may trigger an allergic response in your body even when the active clomiphene is suitable for your system. Pharmacist can provide you with details of the tablet when you wish to buy it from the drugstore. Certain medical conditions such as ovarian cysts, enlarged ovaries, pituitary tumor, thyroid malfunction, liver or adrenal gland issues discourage the usage of this drug. Never take this drug without consulting an expert in the field as overdose may result into OHSS (ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome which can be fatal if not diagnosed in time.