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Enclomiphene
INFORMATION ABOUT ENCLOMIPHENE
Enclomiphene Uses
Enclomiphene is used in the treatment of female infertility. It works well for women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating.
How Enclomiphene works
Enclomiphene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which treats female infertility. It works by promoting the release of reproductive hormones. This helps stimulate the release of eggs from the ovary (ovulation).
Common side effects of Enclomiphene
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Bloating, Hot flashes, Enlarged ovary, Metrorrhagia (menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals), Breast discomfort
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Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
20 Nov 2024 | 06:07 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Enclomiphene
- Enclomiphene works well for women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Timing of the doses is very important for its success.
- It should not be be used for very long. Talk to your doctor if you have used this medicine 3 times with no success.
- It may cause problems with your eyesight. Be cautious before driving or using machines.
- Enclomiphene works well for women who cannot get pregnant because they are not ovulating or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Timing of the doses is very important for its success.
- It should not be be used for very long. Talk to your doctor if you have used this medicine 3 times with no success.
- It may cause problems with your eyesight. Be cautious before driving or using machines.
Frequently asked questions for Enclomiphene
Enclomiphene is used in some women who are unable to become pregnant, due to problem with ovulation (release of an egg) or have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
For best results, take Enclomiphene tablet strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the length of time for which you take the medicine, depends on the medical problem for which your doctor has advised Enclomiphene.
It is ideal to have sex after 5-10 days of taking Enclomiphene. However, your doctor may examine you regularly during the treatment and suggest you the best possible days.
Your treatment with Enclomiphene may be repeated by the doctor until you get pregnant. However, treatment with Enclomiphene can be repeated only for up to 4 menstrual cycles.
The most common side effects associated with Enclomiphene are hot flushes (red and warm face), stomach discomfort, and breast pain. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.