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Age 20. taking clomid (clomiphene) for pcos and being monitored every 2 days. would this increase the chances of having a down's syndrome baby? what are the odds?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Polycystic ovarian disease / or CLOMID (clomiphene) treatment do not increase possibility of Trisomy 21 which at your age (20) IS very rare ( 1IN 1,667!!!!!!( Hope this helps!! Dr Z

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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A member asked:

Age 20. taking clomid (clomiphene) for pcos and being monitored every 2 days. would this increase the chances of having a down's syndrome baby? what are the odds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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