Re: To the Doctors, your opinion please
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:23:09 -0500 (CDT)
I would disagree with the statistics you present but be that as it may
(I think both numbers are way too low), Clomid has less side effects and
if ovulatory dysfunction is the problem, Clomid would be the first
choice of most doctors.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 29 Jul 2001, L. wrote:
>
>I have been doing some research and recently read that using an FSH
>product to treat infertility is far more productive than a product like
>Clomid.
>
>The study I read indicated that women using and FSH product have a 30 -
>50% chance of conceiving while those on clomid have up to a 20% chance
>of conceiving.
>
>I have had cd 3 and cd 21 hormonal tests and they found all levels
>normal except my FSH, which was slightly lower than it should have been.
>Would I benefit from the FSH product, even though Clomid stimulates FSH
>production??
>
>Any opinions or information would be appreciated.
>
>L
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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