WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1997: Re: Uncertain about Clomid

Re: Uncertain about Clomid

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 22:55:00 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 21 Aug 1997, Kszachta wrote: >
>I went to my ob/gyn today about my infertility problem. He decided to
>put me on Clomid. I am kind of nervous about taking it. I have been
>reading that it could diminish the cervical mucus to the point where I
>may need to be artificially inseminated, yet my doctor didn't mention
>this to me. Does this usually happen or is it rare?

Usuallly doesn't happen to any significant degree (read: not common at all but, yes, it's possible)

>He also made no
>mention of increasing the dosage if it doesn't work in the first few
>months, like I have read that most doctors are doing.

Most people start at 50 or 100mg a day and go up to 150 to 250mg per day depending upon the patient and other factors such as her weight.

>He said if it
>doesn't work, I will be sent to an infertility specialist.

This may your doctors comfort level with infertility and it's important to know when other experts are better than you are

>Does this
>drug increase your chances of becoming pregnant,

Yes, definitely.

>or decrease the chances
>because of the cervical mucus?

In a small segment of the population, yes, but infrequent in my practice.

>I am confused. Please help

Hope I helped and that you're less confused ;-)

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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