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A member asked:

I read from somewhere that clomid (clomiphene) can be unfriendly to sperms? how true is that?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Mucus: Higher doses of Clomid (clomiphene) can thicken cervical mucus, which can make it harder for sperm to navigate th cervix; it doesn't affect the sperm directly.

Answered 6/24/2014

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