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Norway Tripling the Birth of Triplets in Last 40 Years. Is Clomid the Cause?

Norway Tripling the Birth of Triplets in Last 40 Years. Is Clomid the Cause?

The numbers are amazing: there are about twice as many sets of triplets born in Norway every year if compared to the numbers from 1960’s. I can hear you, you say it is because of ART… well, it is not – these statistics exclude babies that were conceived with assisted reproductive technology. However, Dr. A. [...]

Using Ovulation Kits with PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Ovulation Tests

Hormone treatment that enables women with PCOS to ovulate is only the first step toward pregnancy. Sexual intercourse needs to be timed to coincide with the maximum opportunity for the egg released in ovulation to be fertilized with the sperm so that a child can be conceived. Ovulation kits help women with PCOS know when [...]

Fertility Treatment for PCOS

The most common cause of women’s infertility is PCOS, polycystic ovarian disease. Because PCOS is a disease of not just the ovaries but also of the hypothalamus and pituitary in the brain, treatment can be complicated-but sometimes simple measures work.

What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant With PCOS?

Polycystic ovarian disease, also known as PCOS, is a leading cause of infertility in women. The reason infertility caused by PCOS is so difficult to treat is that while getting pregnant requires ovulation, the release of the egg from the ovaries, the hormonal signal that triggers ovulation actually begins in the brain.

Herbal Clomid: Supplement that Acts like a Drug and Stimulates Ovulation

There are many women that want to avoid drugs and would prefer take herbal supplements to stimulate ovulation for example. So, many of them wonder is there is a herbal drug or something similar that acts like Clomid– ovulation stimulating drug, or herbs for women trying to conceive. The short answer to this question is [...]

Clomid Side Effects After Ovulation

Clomid Side Effects After Ovulation

Clomiphene citrate, also known by its brand names Clomid and Serophene, is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug used to induce ovulation. Although being successful in infertility treatment, not all women are advised to use Clomid, before the doctor recommends them to do so. This powerful ovulation inducing drug could also have various side effects [...]

Infertility Drugs: Clomid vs. Femara

Infertility Drugs: Clomid vs. Femara

In the world of fertility impairment, a couple has many options to choose from in terms of treatment.  Two of the most commonly prescribed drugs are Clomid and Femara, both of which are typically designed for women experiencing trouble trying to conceive and may have ovulation problems.  Femara is a drug which is used to [...]

Clomid Success Rates with PCOS

Clomid Success Rates with PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) causes many women to endure infertility due to sporadic or absent ovulation.  The first line of treatment for infertile women suffering from PCOS is Clomid, which is a fertility drug that stimulates ovulation in females.  The drug is also used to correct irregular menstrual cycles, increase the production of eggs and [...]

List of Conventional Treatments for Female Infertility

Following is a list that includes medical treatments (Western Medicine) for female infertility. The article and the list is very general, since different treatments apply for different causes, so prior starting any kind of treatment you should consult your doctor or fertility specialist.

Infertility Treatment Cost

Infertility Treatment Cost

When a couple is faced with fertility impairment, the costs for consulting and seeking the help of a fertility specialist can add up very quickly.  While it is true that some medications, procedures and specialist visits will be covered by medical insurance, the truth is that when the lifetime cap is achieved the financial obligation [...]