 Ferclom™ (Clomifene Citrate), is a type of fertility medication, used in women with ovulation problems.
How Ferclom Works?
Ferclom is used to help regulate or induce ovulation; Ferclom assists in increasing the production of egg maturation in the ovaries. Ferclom is taken orally via a pill on days 3 to 7 or 5 to 9 of the menstrual cycle, in order to regulate ovulation. Ferclom sends a message to your pituitary gland, telling it that it needs to start or needs to secrete more FSH and LH . This increased level of hormones then signals to the ovaries that it is time to start maturing some eggs. Because of the higher level of FSH and LH in the system, egg production and ovulation is improved thus facilitating ovulation.
Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome are also likely to have Ferclom prescribed. Men who have hormonal imbalances may be prescribed Ferclom in some situations.
Since Ferclom helps to increase the number of eggs that are produced by the follicles, this fertility medication is also often used in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive techniques and require multiple eggs to be retrieved. This is called superovulation increasing the chances of multiple births.
Getting Monitored
To ensure that Ferclom is working as it should, and that ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome does not occur, close monitoring is required by a fertility specialist. This will also help to determine just how well the body is responding to Ferclom and whether or not it is necessary to increase dosage.
Dosage
Generally, most women are started out on 50mg tablets. This is the minimum dosage that can be prescribed. If the body does not seem to respond to this during the first cycle, the dosage is increased to 100mg. If the body does not respond to this, Ferclom can be increased up to a maximum of 200mg. In some cases, it may be necessary to supplement Ferclom with another type of hormonal medication in order to stimulate ovulation.
Clomifene Success Rates
Ovulation rates with Clomifene are generally very good. Between 70% and 90% of women using Clomifene will ovulate within the first three cycles. Although the pregnancy success rates of Clomifene will vary according to a variety of factors, on average, about 40% of women will be able to successfully conceive within the first three months of using Clomifene. |
