WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1998: Re: A question about Clomid in response to Dr. Lovely's Answer

Re: A question about Clomid in response to Dr. Lovely's Answer

From: Laurie Lovely, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 06:08:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 17 Mar 1998, jackie wrote:

>
>Dr. Lovely,
>
>I was on Clomid for 4 years to no avail. I tried Perganol for 1 month
>and got pregnant.

Well, congratulations!!

>My question is: Should I worry about being on Clomid for so long?

Current studies have refuted claims of increased ovarian cancer risk in Clomid users. Also, just having had a baby reduces your chances of ovarian cancer. I believe, from looking at the studies, that if there is an increased ovarian cancer risk from fertility medicines, it's very small. Of course, studies are based on statistical probabilities, and those probabilities may not apply to those with special circumstances.

>
>The good news: I got pregnant 8 months after I delivered my first child
>with no help of medication.
>
>The bad news: I miscarried

I'm sorry. >
>The good news: I got pregnant a year later with twins with no medication
>
>The bad news: I lost one of the babies early in the pregnancy
>
>The good news: I had a beautiful big healthy baby girl!

That's the best news of all. Of course, don't miss your annual exams, but try not to worry.

--
Laurie Lovely, MD
RE fellow, UNC-Chapel Hill

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