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Clomiphene Citrate Mechanism

Meaning

This term describes the specific pharmacological action of the drug clomiphene citrate, a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM), primarily used in endocrinology to stimulate the reproductive axis. It is a critical intervention for addressing certain forms of hypogonadism in males and anovulation in females by altering central hormonal feedback loops. Understanding this mechanism is key to predicting its effects on Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) release.