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How long will clomid (clomiphene) stay effective in the body once you stop taking it? does it only help you ovulate the cycle it was taken, or can it last longer?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

In and out: Only the cycle you take it, no cumulative effect.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2014

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