If you are pregnant, taking Clomid is not recommended. Clomid is FDA pregnancy category X and must never be used by women that are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine can cause birth defects, but it is not known whether Clomid passes into breast milk. If you think you may have become pregnant while using this medicine, stop the treatment immediately and contact your doctor. Do not use Clomid until it becomes clear whether you have got pregnant or not. In order to avoid pregnancy try to use at least two reliable methods of birth control to make sure you are not going to put the health of your unborn baby at risk. Talk to your health care provider to see what needs to be done for better protection when having sex. Make sure you tell your health care provider about any medical conditions that may affect the success of your treatment. The following ones will need to be reported: endometriosis, liver disease, uterine fibroids, endocrine disorder, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, any chronic medical illness, ovarian enlargement, ovarian cysts, or endometrial carcinoma. All those medical conditions can be diagnosed when you visit your doctor to ask for a prescription. If you have any of the conditions mentioned, your health care provider may need you to have additional tests done, as otherwise taking Clomid may not be 100% safe for you. You may not be able to take Clomid, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. Additionally, your health care provider will want to monitor you regularly for any side effects you may have. It’s very important to show up for regular appointments and see your gynecologist every month or so to make sure you do not get any serious side effects as a result of using Clomid. It’s very important to be honest with your doctor and tell him or her everything about your current health condition and any health concerns you have. Every little detail may be important in your treatment, and the more your doctor knows – the more he or she will be able to do for you. Tell your health care provider if you have ever had an allergy to any drugs or foods, as this may mean you will not be able to take clomiphene. If you have an allergic reaction to clomiphene (the active ingredient of Clomid), the success of your treatment may be jeopardized. If you develop any of the following signs of an allergic reaction – seek emergency medical help: hives, rash, difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing and swelling of your face. Clomid is intended for females only and is not supposed to be taken by males. It is unlikely to bring any benefits to males and can only cause side effects in them. If you are not sure Clomid is the best way for you to treat your infertility, and you do not feel too comfortable because of the risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome – discuss this with a qualified health care professional, and he will be sure to give you some option you are going to like and benefit from.