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Pharmacology Osteoporosis, Sex Hormones and OCPs 039ed388

Clomiphene citrate is not known to produce which of the following effects in a young female of 30 years of age (child bearing age group)?

A
Hot flushes
B
Ovulation
C
Decreased FSH and LH secretion
D
Polycystic ovaries
High-Yield Explanation
* Clomiphene citrate is an antagonist of estrogen in the peripheral tissues. Due to this propey, it can cause hot flushes. * Due to decreased action of estrogen, feedback pituitary inhibition is blunted resulting in increased secretion of LH and FSH. * It can cause polycystic ovaries and multiple pregnancy (hyperstimulation syndrome).

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