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clomiphene citrate

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Noun1.clomiphene citrate - a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births
Clomid, clomiphene
fertility drug - a drug used to increase a woman's fertility
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The top three prescribed infertility medications are by class: clomiphene citrate (Clomid), HMG or Human Menotropic Gonadotropins (Repronex), Leuproreline (Prostap SR).
Which Infertility Drug Is Best for You? by Randy Beckett / Health care industry community
Ovulation induction with gonadotropins (FSH and luteinizing hormone [LH]), and rarely clomiphene citrate, may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, especially if accompanied by hCG administration, in patients who are being treated for infertility.
What Are Multiple Ovarian Complex Cysts? by Linda D. Allen / Women's issues/gender studies community
The review found sufficient evidence that four interventions improve the chance of having a successful pregnancy and/or live birth: I) Clomiphene citrate in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); 2) Metformin plus clomiphene in women who fail to respond to clomiphene alone; 3) Ultrasound-guided embryo transfer, and transfer on day five post-fertilization, in couples with a good prognosis; and 4) Assisted hatching in couples with previous IVF failure.
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