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Re: clomid and side effects

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 19:13:18 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 29 Jun 2001, Kay wrote: >
>I have been on clomid treatment for the past 5 months. The 1st month
>was 50mg, the next 4 have been 100mg. 2 questions:
>
>1. What are the adverse short and long term side effects of clomid?

ovarian cysts, theoreticeal increased risk of ovarian cancer, waste of money

>2. It does not seem that clomid works on me, what would be a possible
>next step?

first, are you ovulating? if not, then your dose could be increased to 150. if you od not ovulate on 150 mg, you will need to see a reproductive endocrinologist.

Second, if you are ovulating, have you had tests done to make sure your tubes are open? your partner's sperm is ok? you do not have hostile cervical mucus? >
>Please help!
>
>--
>Kay
>

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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