Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, wanted to find out more about Clomid so they could offer it in a more natural way — by having their patients have sex before they take Clomid.
How does Clomid help fertility?
By boosting the production and release of eggs, it boosts your chances of pregnancy. Around 20-60% of women who ovulate on Clomid will get pregnant, but success depends on other factors such as age.
It blocks the action of oestrogen, tricking the body into boosting the level of two other hormones that control ovulation, and so kick-starting your ovaries. Hurrah! The first, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) controls the ripening of eggs in the ovary and the second, luteinising hormone (LH) triggers its release into the fallopian tubes.
, says the drug is a good option for women who’ve been found to have a problem with ovulation. ‘If the problem is ovarian, it’s usually very simple to solve with Clomid, although some women do not respond and may need other treatment.’
One thing that doctors look out for is the risk of over-stimulating the ovaries and at least for the first cycle they’ll use ultrasound to check it’s working but also that it’s not ‘overdoing it’, says Yakoub.
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How does Clomid help fertility?
Clomid can help you get pregnant.
