Endocrine Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 29-year-old woman with a 2-year history of infertility due to anovulation presents wanting to conceive. Vital signs are stable (BP 118/76, HR 78, RR 14, Temp 37°C). Serum FSH is 3.2 mIU/mL (low-normal) and LH is 2.8 mIU/mL. Thyroid function tests are normal. She takes no hormonal contraceptives. Her physician prescribes a drug blocking estrogen feedback at the hypothalamus to increase GnRH, FSH, and LH secretion. Which drug was most likely prescribed?
Answer choices
- AClomipheneCorrect answer
- BTamoxifen
- CLeuprolide
- DRaloxifene
- EMifepristone
- FLetrozole
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