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I was prescribed clomid to get pregnant.the baby had many birth defects such as clubfeet and died.my doc this time prescribed serophene (clomiphene).am afraid?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

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Get a second opinion: It's your right, and check if pregnant before using serophene, it is contraindicated with pregnancy. Serophene is the same as clomid, both are clomiphene, a drug used to induce ovulation to help get pregnant

Answered 4/17/2017

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A member asked:

I was prescribed clomid to get pregnant.the baby had many birth defects such as clubfeet and died.my doc this time prescribed serophene (clomiphene).am afraid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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