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Clomid is prescribed to treat ovulatory dysfunction in women |
| Date Added: January 02, 2010 06:20:08 PM |
| Author: casitlyn45 |
| Category: Health: Medicine |
| Sometimes conceiving can be a challenge. Handling infertility problems can be difficult for any couple. The causes of infertility, though, can vary. In 30% of cases sterility is due to female factors. In another 30% of cases, infertility is because of the man. The remaining cases are brought on by a mixture of male and female factors or by unknown factors. Many couples that have difficulty in conceiving through natural methods choose to undergo various fertility treatments to increase their chances of conception. One of the most popular treatments used to raise fertility is Clomid. Clomid causes a woman's ovaries to mature an increased number of follicles every month. Since Clomid increases the number of mature follicles in the ovaries, the drug also increases the probability of ovulation and pregnancy. Clomid works by impacting on different nerve endings in the body that regulate hormone production and release. Particularly, Clomid works by increasing the amount of 3 hormones engaged in the ovulation process, such as: - gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) - luteinizing hormone (LH) - follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Clomid makes the body believe that it has lower levels of estrogen. As a result, the brain begins to secrete increased levels of GnRH, which, in turn, stimulates the release of FSH and LH. The hormones then trigger the ovaries to start to mature more follicles. Clomid is generally prescribed for couples experiencing female infertility, such as anovulation, PCOS, irregular menstruation. Clomid is an oral therapy administered on specific days of the menstrual cycle. Depending upon the cause of fertility, a patient may be asked to take Clomid on Days 3-7 of the cycle, or Days 5-9 of the cycle. Dosages usually start at 50 mg. Most patients keep on this dosage for a cycle or two. If there is no improvement in ovulation, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 200 mg per day. Mostly, Clomid side effects are moderate and not particularly troublesome. Yet, at high dosages women may have mood swings, sickness and vomiting, breast tenderness, headaches, fatigue. The major risk related to Clomid use is the potential for developing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). OHSS can happen with the use of any sort of ovulation stimulating drug. It occurs when cysts start to form on the ovaries, forcing them to become larger in size. Typically, OHSS disappears without cure but, without proper monitoring, the syndrome can become dangerous. Possible complications include kidney problems, liver problems, fluid collection in the lungs and stomach, twisting of the ovaries. In general, Clomid is a very powerful drug therapy for most females dealing with ovulatory disorder. 70% - 90% of women taking the medication are reported to start to ovulate within the first 3 menstrual cycles. In addition, 40% of couples conceive during the first three menstrual cycles. |
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