Can Clomid be used for amenorrhea?

Clomiphene is indicated as the initial treatment in the majority of women with amenorrhoea and oligomennorhoea. In women with irregular ovulation it seems to re-establish typical frequency of ovulation. Its effectiveness in oligo-amenorrhoeic women was tested in a number of randomized controlled trials at that time.

How many months does post-pill amenorrhea last?

Subjectively, post-pill amenorrhea is the failure to resume menstruation within six months after discontinuation of oral contraceptives.

Is post-pill amenorrhea curable?

The remaining 1/2 are considered to have “postpill amenorrhea,” the result of a disruption of the normal hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian feeding mechanism, which may be reversible with appropriate treatment.

Do you ovulate during post-pill amenorrhea?

In regards to oral contraceptives, a long delay of menses that lasts at least six months is referred to as post-pill amenorrhea. Despite its name, this lack of ovulation (or anovulation) is probably not due to birth control use, but rather an underlying health condition.

Can I pill cause amenorrhea?

Some people who take birth control pills (oral contraceptives) may not have periods. Even after stopping birth control pills, it may take some time before regular ovulation and menstruation return. Contraceptives that are injected or implanted also may cause amenorrhea, as can some types of intrauterine devices.

Does post-pill amenorrhea cause weight gain?

Side effects of OCs include weight gain and amenorrhea. Postpill amenorrhea can also occur. For this syndrome, treatment is required only if amenorrhea lasts longer than 6 months, or if amenorrhea lasts more than 3 months for postpill women who are considering pregnancy.

Can amenorrhea cause permanent infertility?

Amenorrhea is the absence of a woman’s menstrual period, either permanently or temporarily. Missing one menstrual period is rarely a sign of a serious problem or medical condition, but amenorrhea for a long period of time may be a sign of a disease or chronic condition that could be contributing to infertility.

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