Medication Education
Dealing With Clomid Side Effects
Clomid is often one of the first fertility medications prescribed to women for infertility treatments. This fertility drug can help induce ovulation or stimulate extra follicles and eggs, but it can have a few side effects. Our guide will help you understand what things to do or avoid while taking Clomid. What is Clomid? Clomid…
Read MoreNavigating IVF When You’re Scared of Needles
The in vitro fertilization (IVF) process requires many carefully orchestrated steps. Unfortunately, many of them involve needles. If a fear of needles makes you scared to do IVF, you can still confidently navigate the process with this helpful guide. What is Trypanophobia? The fear of needles is a common condition that can escalate to trypanophobia,…
Read MoreTraveling with Fertility Medication
Hopping on a plane for a long weekend getaway or extended vacation becomes more complex when undergoing fertility treatments. In addition to analyzing your calendar to ensure you’re in the right place at the right time for blood draws and procedures, planning a trip during a treatment cycle includes traveling with specialty medication. To help…
Read MoreCan I Trust an Online Pharmacy?
In the past, patients would receive a prescription from their doctors, hop into their vehicles, drive across town to their local pharmacy, and wait in line to have their prescription filled. This hands-on approach has its benefits, but at Mandell’s Clinical Pharmacy, you can still expect the same one-on-one attention and accuracy from your pharmacist,…
Read MoreWhat Role Does Progesterone Play in Fertility?
For women experiencing progesterone deficiency, a doctor may prescribe a progesterone replacement to help regulate the menstrual cycle and prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Progesterone, also known as the female hormone that helps prepare the uterine lining for the implantation of the embryo and the maintenance of early pregnancy, is available in one of three…
Read MoreHow to Use a Specialty Pharmacy
At Mandell’s Clinical Pharmacy, our team is dedicated to providing support and education for women undergoing fertility treatment. As a specialty fertility pharmacy, we offer both in-person and convenient online services, as well as 24/7 on-call support, so you always feel confident taking the next step in your fertility journey. If you’re new to our…
Read MoreWhat Role Do Gonadotropins Play in Fertility?
If you’ve tried other fertility medications or treatments without success, it’s understandable that you may feel discouraged and frustrated. Your Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE) may recommend gonadotropin injections as the next course of action in your fertility treatment plan. With the following guide on everything you need to know about gonadotropins, you can begin the next…
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