Use of Clomiphene Citrate in the University of Utah Community Clinics

作者：Stanford Joseph B^*; Martin Jared C; Gibson Mark; Birdsall Elisabeth; Brixner Diana I

来源：Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2013, 58(5-6): 229-233.

• clomiphene
• ovulation induction
• patient monitoring
• primary health care

OBJECTIVE: To determine patterns of usage of clomiphene citrate (CC) by primary care providers (obstetrician-gynecologists, family physicians, and other providers) within University of Utah Community Clinics.
STUDY DESIGN: We performed a retrospective chart review (n = 79) and followup telephone survey of patients (n = 43) who were prescribed CC in the University of Utah Community Clinics in 2006.
RESULTS: Most women who were prescribed CC had appropriate indications for therapy (65% with a diagnosis related to irregular menses and 33% with a diagnosis of female infertility), but there was variable and inconsistent monitoring of ovulation (much of which was apparently initiated by the patients). In the interview, 24 of the women (56%) said they would be fine having twins, and 14 (33%) said they would prefer to have twins if possible.
CONCLUSION: In this primary care setting, clomiphene was prescribed for appropriate indications, but the monitoring of treatment could be improved. The preference of some patients for twin gestations represents a challenge for optimum clinical care and public health. (J Reprod Med 2013;58:229-233)

• 出版日期2013-6