Question Title: Gyn questionable

Dear Sharon:
Folic acid, o.4 mg taken before conception reduces the risk for spine formation problem called neural tube defect. This is often prescribed as part of a multivitamin. The additional iron and vitamins are good health, though unproven as fertility-enhancing or baby-protective medications.
Clomiphene should be monitored to assure that a given dose is correcting the problem: in this case, luteal phase defect.

When a patient has concerns/doubts, discussion with the treating physician may identify a rationale for the actions that seem different from standard recommendation. Most physicians will welcome a second opinion.

Keywrods: clomiphene, infertility, luteal phase defect

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