Can Clomid Be Taken Daily For Low Sperm Count?

Posted on Sat, 24 Oct 2015

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Sat, 24 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Is there danger in taking 25mg of clomid daily for low sperm count and quality?

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clomiphene (Clomid), is very safe and routine treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i assure you, Clomiphene citrate(clomid), is a routine infertility drug.
It's safe and used in 25mg strength, as routine in male infertility.
It's proved to increase motility and count of sperms.
Hope your doubts are cleared.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (9 hours later)

Thank you. I am confused though why they dont subscribe it first before suggestinf IVF. They give it to my husband in Canada. Only in the US

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No mention of IVF in question.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You haven't mentioned details of IVF earlier.
Neither have you given details of previous treatment taken.
If you can give these details, then i can give you an expert opinion.
Wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar