Adding L-Carnitine to Clomiphene Citrate for Induction of Ovulation in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Adding L-Carnitine to Clomiphene Citrate for Induction of Ovulation in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting about 6-10% of women in their reproductive age. Anovulation and hyperandrogenism are often present together with hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary or secondary infertility.
• Normal Hysterosalpingo-graphy
• Normal Semen analysis of the husband.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient's refusal.
• Male factors of infertility and/or abnormal Hysterosalpingo-graphy
• Hyperprolactinemia (prolactin ≥ 22 ng/dl).
• FSH on day 3 > 15 mIU/mL.
• Gross ovarian pathology diagnosed by ultrasound.