What is Clomid 50mg?
Clomid 50mg has clomiphene citrate 50mg. It belongs to the ovulation-inducing class of medications. Clomid 50mg augments the production of two vital female hormones, LH and FSH. These two hormones stimulate ovulation by stimulating the eggs in the ovary. It helps in ovulation in some women who cannot ovulate properly, causing infertility.
Ovulation occurs in about 5-12 days after taking the last pill of Clomid 50mg. Clomid triggers multiple follicles by boosting the quantities of LH (Luteinizing hormone) and FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone). The body makes FSH and LH so it can ovulate eggs. The medications help in the ovulation process and egg maturity.
Clomid 50mg action mechanism
Clomid works by sending a trick message to the brain. The estrogen levels in the body are usually low. When the brain finds that message, the body thinks it is not making follicles. It releases a hormone that sends messages to the pituitary gland to produce FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing hormone).
The high levels of FSH secretion stimulate the ovaries, and higher levels of LH cause ovulation. Because of increased follicle growth in the ovaries, they release estrogen. The increased estrogen sends a message to the brain to slow down the production of FSH. It leads to a slowing down of the stimulation of ovaries.
What are the uses and benefits of Clomid 50mg?
The medication is for women who desire pregnancy and cannot achieve it. Clomid 50mg (clomiphene 50mg is the active ingredient) is a non-steroidal ovulation stimulant. It treats ovulatory disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome in adult females who fail pregnancy naturally. When doctors rule out all other probable causes of conception failure, they prescribe Clomid 50mg for women having trouble ovulating and getting pregnant naturally.
Clomid 50mg induces ovulation and helps the women to get pregnant. Pregnancy is more probable if the woman in question consumes Clomid 50mg in correct doses following the doctor’s instructions. The benefits include treating irregular ovulation or the absence of ovulation for women failing to get pregnant. It helps produce and mature eggs and induces ovulation, which increases pregnancy chances.
What are the safe dosages of Clomid 50mg?
Follow the prescription dosages from the doctor. Your doctor may alter the dosages based on your response to the treatment. Avoid increasing or decreasing the dose. Take the exact dose as prescribed. Doctors usually conduct tests before arriving at the correct dosage. Doctors will examine the pelvic condition before starting each treatment cycle.
The chances of pregnancy are high as Clomid 50mg helps the woman to ovulate within 5-10 days after the last dose. You can increase the pregnancy chance by having intercourse during the ovulation period. The doctor will record your temperature every morning and chart the daily readings to determine when you can expect ovulation.
It does not exceed three Clomid 50mg cycles for ovulation. If the ovulation took place but pregnancy did not, doctors may stop the Clomid treatment and dive deep to determine the root cause of infertility.
How to take Clomid 50mg?
Take Clomid 50mg at the same time of the day daily as you usually consume it. One popular notion is to take it at bedtime. It can nurture and foster deep sleep and help avoid a few side effects. Some are better off taking it in the morning. Your doctor will help you here. If you have two Clomid cycles, take it at a different time of the day. Considering day 1 of the menstrual cycle, when you observe bleeding, the medication usually starts on the second day or day 5.
Take Clomid at the same time of the day. Initially, take Clomid 50 mg for five days, once daily. At the end of the Clomid 50 mg prescription dose, the ovulation kicks off in about 5 to 12 days. If Clomid 50mg does not produce the desired result, your doctor may prescribe a higher dose based on your medical history and health condition.
If you have consumed Clomid 50 mg on days 2 to 6 (barring day 1 of menstruation), expected ovulation is between 9 to 15 days of the last pill consumed. In some women, it may happen after ten days.
When should I avoid Clomid 50mg or use it cautiously?
- Doctors may not prescribe Clomid 50mg for patients with liver disorders or a history of liver disease and dysfunction.
- You must avoid it if you experience abnormal uterine bleeding from an unidentified source.
- You must avoid the medication if you have an ovarian cyst or enlargement caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome.
- Doctors may avoid Clomid 50mg for thyroid problems, adrenal dysfunctions, or tumors in the brain, also called pituitary tumors.
- You must avoid Clomid 50mg if allergic to clomiphene citrate or its active and inactive ingredients.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take Clomid because it may get passed on to the newborn.
What are the side effects of Clomid 50mg?
Common side effects will disappear as your body gets used to the dose. However, the allergic reactions, or OHSS, including the severe side effects, are. Stop taking Clomid and consult a doctor for OHSS and severe side effects.
Allergic reactions side effects
- Breathing problems
- Hives
- Swelling in the face, throat, tongue, or lips
Ovarian Hyper-stimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
OHSS are fatal and life-threatening conditions. You must seek immediate medical intervention.
- Bloating
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Rapid weight gain in the face and mid-section of the body
- Urinating problems with no or less urine
- Pain while breathing
- Increased heart rate
- Breathlessness and or shortness of breath (while lying down)
Severe Clomid 50mg side effects
- Pressure or pain in the pelvic
- Pelvic enlargement
- Blurred vision, eyesight, or vision problems
- Seeing floaters (flashes of light) in the vision
- Enhanced vision sensitivity to light
- Abnormal and heavy vaginal bleeding
Common Clomid 50mg side effects
- Flushing - sense of warmth, redness, tingling
- Breast tenderness of pain in the breast
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Headache
- Spotting