What medicine should I take if I want to get pregnant?

The two most commonly prescribed include:

• Clomiphene citrate (Clomid®): Clomid® acts on the pituitary gland, causing the body to make more of the hormones that help eggs to mature in the ovaries.
• Letrozole (Femara®): Femara® is a more recent addition to the list of medications used to induce ovulation.

What will doctor do to help me get pregnant?

If you’re a woman with infertility issues, your doctor may prescribe medicine to help you get pregnant. These meds, called fertility drugs, work by causing your body to release hormones that trigger or regulate ovulation — the release of an egg from your ovary.

Who can prescribe Clomid?

Clomid is an oral medication, which makes it less invasive than other treatments. It can be prescribed by your OB-GYN or primary care provider, instead of needing to go to a reproductive specialist. There are relatively few side effects and it’s generally well-tolerated by women who take it.

How much does Clomid cost?

Clomid and Treatment Costs Clomid is not expensive and costs between about $10 and $100 per cycle depending on the dose and whether a brand name or generic clomiphene citrate is used.

Can a gynecologist prescribe Clomid?

Clomid is an oral medication, which makes it less invasive than other treatments. It can be prescribed by your OB-GYN or primary care provider, instead of needing to go to a reproductive specialist.

Can I take Clomid without seeing a doctor?

Availability. There are reputable pharmacy websites where you can fill a prescription for Clomid, but you should never try taking Clomid without a doctor’s supervision.

How many rounds of Clomid does it take to get pregnant?

If you don’t become pregnant after three to six cycles of Clomid (or however many your doctor recommends), it may be time to see a fertility specialist and move on to more aggressive treatment. It doesn’t mean that you will never become pregnant.