The Emergence of COVID-19 to Hamper the Clomiphene Citrate Market Growth
Clomiphene, or Clomifene, is a medicine widely used to treat infertility in women, including those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Clomiphene citrate is taken by mouth once a day during treatment, which usually lasts for five days. PCOS, multiple miscarriages, obesity, and age are some of the most common cause of female infertility. Infertility is a global health issue, as its affects both men and women. Growth of the clomiphene citrate market is mainly driven by the increasing rate of infertility worldwide in both men and women. According to the Indian Journal of Community Medicine, infertility affects 8 to 10% of couples worldwide. Of which, around 60 to 80 million couples suffering from infertility every year worldwide, probably between 15 and 20 million (25%) are in India alone. Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, around 6% of married women, aged 15 to 44 years, are unable to get pregnant after one year o...