Fertomid-50

Fertomid (Clomiphene Citrate) 50mg (10 Tablets)

Manufactured by Cipla

How does it work?

Clomifene citrate causes an increase in the levels of hormones in the female body which control the development and release of an egg. These hormones are released from the pituitary gland in the brain and are known as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH). FSH stimulates the ovaries and LH causes the release of an egg from the ovaries (ovulation). Oestrogen normally causes the brain to stop releasing FSH and LH following ovulation, as part of the normal menstrual cycle. It does this by acting on receptors in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which sends messages to the pituitary gland. Clomifene works by blocking the oestrogen receptors in the hypothalamus. This stops oestrogen from acting on these receptors, and therefore stops the message being sent to the pituitary gland. This results in the release of more FSH and LH from the pituitary gland. The increase in these hormones increases the chances of egg development and ovulation. Clomifene is used to stimulate ovulation in women whose infertility is due to problems with ovulation.

What is it used for?

• Infertility in women caused by failure of ovulation

Side Effects

• Headache
• Rash
• Visual disturbances
• Loss of contact with reality (psychosis)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Over stimulation of the ovaries causing production of many ova (eggs) in the woman.
• Hot flushes
• Spotting of blood between menstrual periods in women
• Abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation, which may be associated with abnormally long periods.
• Stroke (cerebrovascular accident)
• Abdominal discomfort
• Breast discomfort
• Enlargement of the ovaries
• Pain in the lower abdomen in the middle of the menstrual cycle (mittelschmerz)
• Depression
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Dizziness