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**Clomiphene (clomiphene citrate) – Key Take‑aways**

| Topic | What you need to know |
|-------|----------------------|
| **What is clomiphene?** | A synthetic, selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It blocks estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. This \"tricks\" the body into thinking estrogen levels are low, which triggers a surge of follicle‑stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), encouraging ovulation. |
| **When is it used?** | • Women with anovulatory infertility (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome – PCOS).
• As part of assisted reproductive technology (ART) protocols to stimulate follicular development before in‑vitro fertilization (IVF). |
| **Typical dosing regimens** | • Standard oral dose: 50 mg daily, starting on day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle.
• Duration: 5–10 days, depending on ovarian response.
• Higher doses (e.g., 100 mg) may be used in some ART protocols. |
| **Monitoring** | • Transvaginal ultrasound to assess follicle size and endometrial thickness.
• Serum estradiol measurements when indicated (especially in IVF). |
| **Side‑effects & contraindications** | • Common: nausea, abdominal discomfort, headache, bloating.
• Less common: mood swings, mild hypertension, transient breast tenderness.
• Contraindicated in pregnancy, uncontrolled thyroid disease, severe hepatic impairment, or known hypersensitivity. |

### 2. **Non‑Hormonal Oral Options**

| Option | Mechanism | Typical Dose | Key Advantages | Common Adverse Effects |
|--------|-----------|--------------|----------------|-----------------------|
| **Nifedipine (10–30 mg PO BID)** – calcium channel blocker | Reduces systemic vascular resistance → less pressure on the bladder. | Start 10 mg PO twice daily; titrate to 20 mg or 30 mg as needed. | Well‑studied, inexpensive, oral formulation. | Hypotension (lightheadedness), headache, flushing, dizziness. |
| **Hydralazine (5–10 mg PO BID)** – direct vasodilator | Start 5 mg PO twice daily; titrate to 10 mg or 20 mg as needed. | Oral dosing convenient. | Similar side effects: hypotension, tachycardia, headache. |
| **Amlodipine (2.5–5 mg PO daily)** – CCB | Start low dose, titrate upward. | Oral convenience; long‑acting. | Edema, flushing, dizziness, palpitations. |

**Choice of drug:**
- For patients with no contraindications and minimal concomitant antihypertensive therapy, **amlodipine 5 mg daily** is a suitable first‑line option because it is inexpensive, has predictable pharmacokinetics, and only modest side effects (edema).
- If the patient already takes a calcium channel blocker or is on multiple antihypertensives, consider amlodipine at a lower dose (2.5 mg) or add **hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg** if edema occurs.

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