What are the serious side effects of clomid?
• Hyperstimulation of the ovaries – It happens when the ovaries respond excessively to drugs that induce ovulation. The ovaries are enlarged and many large follicles are produced. This will lead to abdominal pain and swelling. In severe cases, there will be retention of fluid in the abdomen and the lungs. It is very unlikely that the severe form of hyperstimulation will occur with Clomid treatment, particularly if monitoring with ultrasound is carried out properly. • Multiple pregnancy – About 6% of Clomid-induced pregnancies will be multiple pregnancy. The vast majority of these are twins, although higher multiple pregnancies (e.g. triplets & quadruplets) can occur rarely. It has to be appreciated that multiple pregnancy carries significantly higher risks compared to singleton pregnancy, e.g. miscarriage, premature labour, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, etc. • Putative risk of ovarian cancer – The association between ovarian cancer risk and prolonged Clomid use remains uncert
