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Fertility Guide

Ovulation Induction Medication – Clomiphene

Active Ingredient: Clomiphene Citrate
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature (1–30°C)
Form: Tablet

Clomiphene has been used since the 1960s to induce ovulation and remains one of the most commonly prescribed first-line fertility medications today. Its effectiveness has been well established over decades of use, and it is relatively affordable.

Treatment usually begins on days 2–5 of the menstrual cycle. Patients typically take 1–2 tablets per day for 5 days. Although doses up to 5 tablets per day may be prescribed, it is uncommon to exceed 3 tablets daily.

When taken as one tablet daily for 5 days, Clomiphene successfully induces ovulation in approximately 70–80% of patients with ovulatory disorders.

Some patients may experience temporary side effects such as thinning of the uterine lining or reduced cervical mucus. However, these effects are usually temporary and generally resolve in the following menstrual cycle.