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Can clomid (clomiphene) work for older women with high fsh?

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General No: If the high fsh is an indication of menopause or low ovarian reserve Clomid (clomiphene) is generally of no value.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sometimes: It can. It likely will not work as well. There is no harm to try. But usually more powerful treatments are needed.

Answered 2/11/2013

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Male-low count (1.2mill), low motility (29%), high FSH (35). Will putting him on Clomid (clomiphene) & hCG help sperm--or stay away from Clomid (clomiphene) bc it raises fsh?

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I need to have a baby so badly..please could u advise me..I am 47 yrs with FSH 34 & estradol 36 &LH 12.8..Plz help?Could i take clomid...It is a matter of life or death to me..waiting for ur answer..My husband has no problems 34 yrs old

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I start clomid tomorrow. How does clomid help women if they already have higher LH and fsh (8.5 and 8.0 on CD 3)which clomid is supposed to elevate?

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Hi, my doctor has given me clomid but I have a doubt: I had a surgery to part remove the thyroid and I take levothyroxine 50mg every day. I read that clomid works on FSH, will it effect my levothyroxine dosage or will I get some sort of imbalance?

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I have failed 4 cycles of clomid (clomiphene). What's next? Should i try FSH jabs?

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