How Does Clomid Help Conception?
Producing Eggs Clomid helps a woman conceive by establishing regular cycles of ovulation. It does not stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, although that can happen naturally. Clomid works by stimulating the release of those hormones that help the ovaries grow and release a mature egg. To stimulate the release of these hormones, it reduces estrogen production by “fooling” the pituitary gland. In response, the pituitary gland releases more hormones to raise those estrogen levels back up. One of these hormones is the follicule stimulating hormone, or FSH for short. This is the hormone that stimulates the ovaries to produce more and healthier eggs. Once those eggs are being produced every month, the woman has a greater chance of conceiving. Improving the Uterus’ Lining Clomid also helps a woman conceive by improving the lining of the uterus, which is vital for the fertilized egg to implant properly. Many women suffer from luteal phase deficiency, or LPD. Women with LPD have ovar