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  2. Fertility medication - Wikipedia

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    As the negative feedback of estrogen is inhibited, the hypothalamus secretes GnRh which in turn stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete LH and FSH which help in ovulation. Between 60 and 85% of women, mostly with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovulate successfully in response to clomiphene with a cumulative pregnancy rate of 30 to 40%.

  3. Danazol - Wikipedia

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    Danazol, sold as Danocrine and other brand names, is a medication used in the treatment of endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, hereditary angioedema and other conditions. [9] [2] [10] [11] [12] It is taken by mouth. [2] The use of danazol is limited by masculinizing side effects such as acne, excessive hair growth, and voice deepening.

  4. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a medical condition that can occur in some women who take fertility medication to stimulate egg growth, and in other women in sporadic cases. Most cases are mild, but rarely the condition is severe and can lead to serious illness or even death. [1]

  5. Gonadotropin preparations - Wikipedia

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    Gonadotropin preparations are drugs that mimic the physiological effects of gonadotropins, used therapeutically mainly as fertility medication for ovarian hyperstimulation and ovulation induction. [1] For example, the so-called menotropins consist of LH and FSH extracted from human urine from menopausal women. [2] There are also recombinant ...

  6. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation - Wikipedia

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    In ovarian hyperstimulation combined with IUI, women aged 38–39 years appear to have reasonable success during the first two cycles, with an overall live birth rate of 6.1% per cycle. [12] However, for women aged ≥40 years, the overall live birth rate is 2.0% per cycle, and there appears to be no benefit after a single cycle of COH/IUI. [12]

  7. Selective estrogen receptor modulator - Wikipedia

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    Clomifene successfully induced ovulation in subfertile women and on February 1, 1967, it was approved in the US for the treatment of ovulation dysfunction in women who were trying to conceive. [5] Toxicological issues prevented long term use of clomifene and further drug development for other potential applications such as breast cancer ...

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  9. Clomifene - Wikipedia

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    Clomifene, also known as clomiphene, is a medication used to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate, including those with polycystic ovary syndrome. [5] It is taken by mouth. [5] Common side effects include pelvic pain and hot flashes. [5] Other side effects can include changes in vision, vomiting, trouble sleeping, ovarian cancer, and ...