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Re: Q for Dr. William F. von Almen, II regarding length of clomid therapy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:50:27 -0500 (CDT)

At Sun, 8 Apr 2001, Jane wrote: >
>Thanks for responding to my previous question about the length of clomid
>therapy. However, now I have some more questions.
>
>Are there any risks for using clomid for more than 6-ish cycles in a
>pregnancy?
>
>What if after 6-ish cycles, you take a break for a few months before
>trying clomid again?
>
>Also, what is the maximum dosage that you recommend to your patients?
>
>Thanks again!
>
>--
>Jane
>ttc#2
>

Jane

I do not think there are risks to take it longer than 6, just is it worth wasting the time if it is not getting you pegnant. I have many patients that will take a 3-6 month break and then start all over again. I do not go over 150 mg. 

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.


*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.



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