Clomifene Citrate
About Clomifene Citrate
Clomifene Citrate belongs to the group of medications called 'ovulation stimulants' used to treat infertility in women who are not ovulating (producing an egg) properly or have irregular or no menstrual cycle. The problem with ovulation is a common cause of infertility in women.
Clomifene Citrate contains 'Clomifene Citrate' that works by stimulating the production of hormones responsible for the ovulation process.
Take Clomifene Citrate as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Clomifene Citrate are flushing (reddening of the skin, especially the face), headache, tiredness, dizziness, breast pain or tenderness, heavy periods, or bleeding between periods. Tell your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Clomifene Citrate if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, have liver disease, unexplained and unusual menstrual bleeding, have a type of cancer that gets worse by hormones, or have an ovarian cyst. Clomifene Citrate is not recommended for pregnant women, children, adolescents, men, and post-menopausal women. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding as this medicine may affect the amount of breast milk produced.
Uses of Clomifene Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Clomifene Citrate belongs to the group of medications called 'ovulation stimulants' used for fertility enhancement in women experiencing infertility due to problems with ovulation (production and release of an egg from the ovary). It works by stimulating the hormones that are necessary for the ovulation process.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Clomifene Citrate
- Flushing (reddening of the skin, especially the face)
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Heavy periods or bleeding between periods
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Female Infertility: A woman is said to have fertility problems when she cannot become pregnant within a year of trying. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility. The most common cause of infertility is the problem with ovulation or damage to the uterus.
FAQs
Clomifene Citrate works by stimulating the production of necessary hormones for ovulation. Thus, it enhances fertility by inducing ovulation in women with fertility problems.
In most cases, women ovulate within 7 to 10 days after taking this medicine. However, ask your doctor if you have any questions regarding the benefits of Clomifene Citrate.
Clomifene Citrate can only enhance your chances of fertility. Not getting pregnant after taking this medicine may be due to low dosage, other underlying causes of infertility, or any comorbid conditions that interfere with Clomifene Citrate action. Consult your doctor to know the exact reason.
Most women ovulate 7 to 10 days following their last Clomifene Citrate dose. It would help if you had intercourse every day or every other day from Day 11 through Day 21 of your cycle.
Clomifene Citrate is a fertility medicine used to treat a variety of infertility difficulties. It works by increasing the development of eggs inside the ovaries' follicles. This can also help develop more mature follicles, resulting in the release of numerous eggs during ovulation, increasing your chances of conceiving a twin, triplet, or more.
Clomifene Citrate is not a cure for infertility. It can only enhance your chance of getting pregnant by inducing ovulation.
