A woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome (P C O S) is prescribed clomiphene citrate for the treatment of infertility. Which statement does the nurse understand is true?

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Clomiphene citrate works by stimulating the pituitary gland to release more gonadotropins, which in turn stimulate ovulation. This mechanism of action implies that the woman's pituitary gland must be intact for the medication to be effective.

A Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (P C O S)