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Can Clomid Causes Any Side Effects During Pregnancy?

i took a round of chlomid as directed by my doctor. the day before my next period was due I was supposed to take a pregnancy test but I started my period that morning so I did not do the test. I went ahead and did the next round of chlomid starting day 3 of that period. I should be ovulting today, but instead found out that I am pregnant. That means that I took the second round of chlomid and was already pregnant. I assume I am about 6 weeks pregnant now. What if any effects will this have on my pregnancy?
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

Clomid is a medication that acts on your pituitary gland helping to stimulate ovulation. This has been shown to have affects that could cause abnormalities in a fetus. Furthermore, animal studies suggest that taking Clomid while pregnant can cause birth defects.

However, if you only took it for 5 days, there may have been little effect.

You should promptly see an obstetrician who can refer you for an ultrasound to check the fetus and discuss the risks and benefits of continuing the pregnancy.

I hope I was adequately able to answer your question today, and I wish you the best of luck with your situation,

Regards, Dr. Brown

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Can Clomid Causes Any Side Effects During Pregnancy?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Clomid is a medication that acts on your pituitary gland helping to stimulate ovulation. This has been shown to have affects that could cause abnormalities in a fetus. Furthermore, animal studies suggest that taking Clomid while pregnant can cause birth defects. However, if you only took it for 5 days, there may have been little effect. You should promptly see an obstetrician who can refer you for an ultrasound to check the fetus and discuss the risks and benefits of continuing the pregnancy. I hope I was adequately able to answer your question today, and I wish you the best of luck with your situation, Regards, Dr. Brown