WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1999: Re: -post**Fibroid tumors and Clomid use

Re: -post**Fibroid tumors and Clomid use

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Oct 1999 09:54:31 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Oct 1999, Layna wrote: >
>What is your opinion on Clomid use and Fibroid tumors? I have had 3
>years of on going problems with fibroid tumors. I have had many
>surgeries to remove tumors. I had two abdominal myomectomys and appear
>to be in the clear as far as any tumors causing any problems at this
>time. I had a miscarriage in December and my cycle has been irregular
>every since. I know that I ovulate. I can tell by the cervical mucus
>and ovulation sticks, but I just go about 35-40 days between periods. My
>doctor wants to put me on Clomid to regulate me and I was wondering what
>your opinion on this is?

Since Clomid may thicken your cervical mucus (an unfortunte side effect in some patients) this may cause a problem that does not yet exist. Barring that, Clomid is very helpful for patients who either don't ovulate or oligo-ovulators (infrequent ovulation and periods). Clomid has to be your call. It's medically appropriate but not mandatory.

>DO you think it will make the three tumors I
>still have grow?

Not likely in that it's only for 5 days at a time. Remember, however, that fibroids can and usually will grow in pregnancy.

>I don't know a lot about Clomid.
>
>Thanks
>Layna
>
>--
>see subject
>

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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