Clomid and Pregnancy
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Clomid is a medication that is used to induce ovulation in women who would like to become pregnant but are experiencing infertility.[1] The main ingredient in Clomid is clomiphene citrate, which is categorized as an ovulatory stimulant because it acts like estrogen and stimulates the body to release an egg from the ovary. The FDA has classified Clomid as a Category X medicine. It is not indicated for use by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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| Brand name for | Clomiphene citrate |
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| Used for | Treating infertility by stimulating the hormones that induce ovulation[2] |
| Pregnancy Risk Factor | X [3] |
| Label instructions | Treatment should begin with 50 mg daily for 5 days. Increase the dose only in patients for whom this dosage does not result in ovulation.[2] |
| Warnings | Clomid should not be administered during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.[2] |
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Clomid and Pregnancy
Clomid has been categorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a Pregnancy Category X medication.[3] Animal reproduction studies using Clomid resulted in significant birth defects to the fetus ranging from wavy ribs and other temporary bone abnormalities to metaplastic changes in the reproductive organs and, in some cases, fetal death. Therefore, the fetal risks outweigh any possible benefit. Since Clomid is used to help women achieve pregnancy, patients should be examined after each cycle to rule out pregnancy before subsequent rounds of Clomid therapy are administered.[2]
Clomid and Breastfeeding
It is not known if Clomid is excreted into the milk of nursing mothers. [2] The effect of Clomid on nursing infants is unknown. It has been documented, however, that women who are nursing have a statistically decreased chance of achieving pregnancy. Using Clomid while nursing may not increase a woman’s chances of achieving pregnancy. Therefore, the risks to the nursing infant outweigh the potential benefits of using Clomid while nursing.[4]
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