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What is the function of clomiphene tablets for infertility treatment?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Several: In women, it causes the brain to increase production of FSH to either try to grow and egg if none normally grow or to sometimes grow an extra egg. In men it can help to increase sperm count in certain situations

Answered 10/30/2016

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