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Re: Uses of Clomid?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 14:47:18 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 21 Aug 1997, AnnMarie wrote:
>Doctor M & Others: In my Taber's dictionary (early 1990s, so I'm
>not up-to-date yet), page 1442 under polycystic ovary syndrome, it
>says: An endocrine disturbance that causes primary anovulation and
>polycystic ovaries due to the continued stimulation of the ovary by
>pituitary luteinizing hormone. TREAT: Clomiphene, gonadotropins, or
>wedge resection of the ovary.

AnnMarie, Under Clomid they should have put *for induction of ovulation for pregnancy*.
>My Mosby's (pg 899, early 1990s) says depending on the severity of
>symptoms and whether or not the patient wants to become pregnant,
>treatment involves suppression of hormonal stimulation of the ovary,
>usually using female hormones or resection of part of one or both
>ovaries.

Here they're talking about birth control pills for the most part.
>I'm getting confused by these. I've always thought that
>Clomid==ovarian stimulation.

Don't be confused. Hope I helped a little.

-- 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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