Brief Overview of Clomid and Its Use in Women’s Health Clomid (clomiphene citrate) is a medication commonly used in women’s health to treat certain fertility issues. It belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) and is primarily used to stimulate ovulation in women who have problems with ovulation or irregular menstrual cycles. How Does Clomid Work? Clomid works by blocking the effects of estrogen in the body, which in turn stimulates the release of certain hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. It binds to estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is responsible for regulating menstrual cycles. The hypothalamus then sends a signal to the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles, which contain the eggs, while LH triggers the release of the mature egg from the follicle. Indications…
Category: Women’s Health - Part 6
Clomid – An Overview of its Use in Women’s Health
The Latest Women’s Health Medications – Ovral and Aviane Comparison
General Description of Ovral Ovral is a commonly used contraceptive pill that is highly effective in preventing pregnancy. It belongs to a class of medications known as combination oral contraceptives, which means it contains a combination of two hormones, estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (norgestrel). This combination of hormones in Ovral works together to provide multiple mechanisms of action to prevent pregnancy: Ovulation Inhibition: Ovral prevents the release of an egg from the ovary by suppressing ovulation. By maintaining a constant hormonal level, it ensures that there is no surge in the hormone responsible for triggering ovulation. Cervical Mucus Thickening: Ovral increases the thickness of the cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for sperm to travel through the cervix and reach the uterus. This creates a barrier, preventing fertilization of the egg. Changes in Uterine Lining: Ovral also alters the lining of the uterus, making it less receptive to the…