Clomid Fertility Drug

Clomiphene Citrate, commonly known as Clomid is one of the more commonly prescribed fertility treatment drugs. There are all kinds of fertility issues and if you are not prescribed this drug you shouldn't worry, it may be that your specific fertility issues call for something else. My goal here is to provide a little background information for those who have been prescribed Clomid but may have questions about this particular prescription choice.

Clomid is a drug that basically convinces the body that there is too much estrogen. The body's natural response to this problem is to create more FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). FSH in the ovaries controls the development of mature eggs.

For women who are experiencing difficulties when it comes to ovulating or are not ovulating at all this can lead to ovulation, which in turn allows the body an opportunity to become pregnant. For those who do ovulate, Clomid can improve the quality of the mature eggs that are present as well as the quantity. This makes pregnancy a more likely outcome for women who had had some degree of difficulty conceiving whether or not they have been ovulating.

There is of course, no guarantee that any drug will work or be effective with your particular fertility issue. The good news is that many women attempting to conceive have achieved their desired results when taking Clomid. This is not a last resort however and you should not become devastated if this doesn't work out. Fertility treatment in many ways is still a very inexact science despite the marvelous leaps in knowledge and technology in this field in recent years.

There are some side effects that you should be aware of before beginning treatment with Clomid. The first and perhaps most disturbing for many (especially potential dads) is the increased risk for twins. This risk is nearly doubled while taking Clomid so it is most definitely something you should be aware of. Other side effects may include hot flashes, headaches, moodiness, and depression. Obviously if the depression is serious you should discuss this with your doctor before continuing treatment.

As for long-term side effects there haven't been sufficient studies to definitely rule out any potential side effects. One that is a concern among practitioners is the possible increase in likelihood of developing ovarian cancer. You should discuss your risk factors with your doctor before proceeding with this particular course of treatment in order to put your mind at ease and experience the best possible results from your treatment.

Clomid has allowed many women who would not have been likely to conceive otherwise the opportunity to bear children of their own. For this reason some will call it a miracle drug. If you have been prescribed this medication during the course of your fertility treatment chances are that it will net the results you hope. My hope for you is that it will do just that. However, there are many other wonderful drugs and treatments that can be pursued if for some reason this particular course of treatment is unsuccessful.