Serophene (Clomiphene)

Description

Serophene is a drug meant for curing infertility among women. It is important to note that this medication will not be suitable or effective for women with ovarian failure. Women who no longer ovulate will not benefit from this treatment.

How It Works

This drug is an ovulatory stimulant. This drug influences certain hormones in the body. It increases the level of these hormones and thereby allows the release and growth of a mature egg. By influencing the ovaries to release mature eggs, Serophene increases the individual’s chances of getting pregnant.

Uses

The main use of this drug is its ability to treat infertility in women. It increases the chances of a woman becoming pregnant. However, this medication is only useful among women who still ovulate. Contact your physician to learn more benefits of taking this medication.

Dosage

In order to experience the best from this medication, make sure to follow your physician’s instructions carefully. The dose and the schedule must be followed according to his or her instructions at all times. Do not try to change the dosage on your own. This can turn out to be disastrous. Not only will this tamper with the course of the treatment, but it will also lead to painful side effects.

Make sure to consume the medication regularly, at the right time. If you miss or skip a dose, you must take it as soon as you remember. Do not take an extra dose in order to compensate for the forgotten one. This can lead to overdosing. This medication must not be consumed on the long-term. Do not take Serophene for more than 6 cycles, unless your physician says otherwise. Taking the medication for a longer time than recommended can result in adverse health effects.

Side Effects

These are some side effects of the drug that you need to be careful about.

 Breast tenderness
 Breast discomfort
 Flushing
 Hot flashes
 Mood changes
 Persistent headaches
 Chest pain

Although you may not experience all of the side effects, it is best to keep an eye out for all of them.

Precautions

The precautionary instructions listed below will allow you to decrease the risk of these side effects during the treatment period.

 Do not breastfeed or become pregnant during the treatment. This can affect the health of your baby adversely.

 Do not use Serophene on children. The effects of this medication on children are not known.

 Do not use the medication with alcohol. This can lead to dizziness and vision problems.

 Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly. It should be discontinued in stages.

Self-Care

Using Serophene can increase the chance of multiple births. If you are not interested in a multiple pregnancy, then discuss this matter with your physician before the treatment. On a further note, this condition might even result in a tubal pregnancy.

You might experience vision problems as a result of this treatment. This includes blurred vision and spots in the view. These problems usually occur among individuals who use this medication irresponsibly. Therefore, make sure to stick to your prescription at all times.