Clomid Side Effects

Clomid Side Effects, Information and Clomid Tidbits

What is Clomid?

Clomid (Clomifene) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and is utilized primarily for female infertility due to anovulation, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Clomid works by stimulating the ovaries with hormones and causes them to release one or more eggs. It is marketed under various names such as Clomid, Serophene and Milophene.

Potential for Abuse?

No information available.

Clomid Side Effects

Call your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face, tongue, lips or closing of your throat.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) has also been reported in patients using Clomid. Symptoms include swelling of the hands or legs, abdominal pain and swelling, shortness of breath, weight gain and nausea or vomitting.  This syndrome can be fatal. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.

Other Clomid side effects:

• Ovarian enlargement - presented as abdominal or pelvic pain, tenderness, pressure or swelling
• nausea, vomitting or diarrhea
• flushing
• breast discomfort or tenderness
• blurred vision
• visual disturbances
• headache
• abnormal uterine bleeding

Clomid can also increase the likelihood of multiple births.

This is not a complete list of Clomid side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Clomid Tidbits

Here are some interesting tidbits on Clomid:

• Clomid is commonly used in bodybuilding as an anabolic steroid.  It binds the estrogen receptors in their bodies and blocks the effects of estrogen. It also restores the bodies natural testosterone production.
• Some users have reported Clomid increases the amount of ejaculatory fluid.
  

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