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A member asked:

How many cycles should i use clomid (clomiphene) to be at risk of ovarian or thyroid cancer,i used it for tow separate cycles and now am worried,plz help?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doctors protocol : Two rounds does not increase risk of cancer. How many rounds you do depends on your response, your underlying fertility problem and your doctors instructions

Dr Schneider agreed

Answered 5/20/2014

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