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Clomiphene

Hormones & fertility agents

Description

Clomiphene is used to induce ovulation (egg production) in women who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish to become pregnant (infertility). Clomiphene is in a class of medications called ovulatory stimulants. It works similarly to estrogen, a female hormone that causes eggs to develop in the ovaries and be released. It is used in delayed…

Mechanism of action

Induces ovulation probably by blockade of
hypothalamic oestrogen receptors. In men steroidogenesis is increased.

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Mechanism of action

Induces ovulation probably by blockade of
hypothalamic oestrogen receptors. In men steroidogenesis is increased.

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