Clomiphene
Clomiphene
Clomiphene (pronounced kloh-MIF-een) is a medication used to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate. This includes those who have polycystic ovary syndrome.
Etymology
The term "Clomiphene" is derived from the elements 'clom', which is a prefix used in pharmaceutical nomenclature, and 'phene', which is a suffix used to denote a phenyl derivative.
Usage
Clomiphene is used to cause ovulation in women with certain medical conditions (such as polycystic ovary syndrome) that prevent naturally occurring ovulation. Clomiphene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medical dictionary article.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Clomiphene include flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling), breast pain or tenderness, headache, or breakthrough bleeding or spotting.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clomiphene
- Wikipedia's article - Clomiphene
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