Clomid for Dummies... A forum

[CTs_Punkin]

Hi ladies,
I am new to Clomid and after looking through the various threads on here, I decided that I wanted to get more information from the very knowledgable ladies here on CC.

I "may" have a blocked left tube (after HSG may have spasmed or actually blocked. Setting up an RE appt in Jan) - however, my blood work came back from my DR a week before the HSG and she gave me the go ahead for Clomid... of course after the HSG, she said we should see the RE to discuss options, but I want to "try" one month of the clomid just to see what happens, especially since they aren't 100% on if my tube is blocked.

My question is this... I'm supposed to take it on CD5-9 50mg dose.
For those of you who have/are taking clomid - do you have any advise.?? What were your side effects? Did it work for you? How long did it take you to get PG? Did you have to up your dose?

I haven't O'd in 6 months - so this is to get me ovulating so that I can actually conceive... (a rather important part :) )

So if you have experience with Clomid, please share your stories and experiences... all of us novice users thank you!
MMT

[katmg]

Just another novice user chiming in to ask for Clomid experiences! I should be taking Clomid next cycle, days 3-7. I typically O but then my temp. falls off shortly thereafter.

Looking forward to reading other's experiences!

[amygrrl]

6 rounds of clomid with iui's here. 100mg did the trick for me with it consistantly producing 2-3 follies. didn't work though so we went on to ivf, which did work. clomid was a horrible drug and made me insane.

[Scooter]

Not really sure what to vote for in your poll, so I'll just tell you my experience. I took it cd3-7 each cycle.
cycle1: 50mg, 2 follicles, O'd late.
cycle2: 100mg, 2 follicles, O'd cd14. had a cyst, next month was cancelled.
cycle3: 100mg, 2 follicles, O'd cd14. had a cyst, next month was cancelled.
cycle4: 100mg, 3 follicles, had an IUI & O'd cd12.
cycle5: 100mg, 2 follicles, had an IUI & O'd cd14. cyst, next cycle cancelled.

It never worked for me, and you'd think one of those 11 eggs would have worked out! I had really bad side effects and my Dr switched me to Femara, which was better but still didn't work. ETA: I O'd on my own without clomid, that wasn't why I was put on it.

If you want more experiences of clomid users, besides the results to the poll, there are other threads on this, too:

CLOMID--tell me about your experience (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=4749)

Question about Clomid (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=8415)
Clomid--Day v. Night? Generic v. Brand? (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=6097)
High temps with Clomid? HELP! (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=6755)
Clomid (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=3902)
Clomid Challenge Anyone? (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=11104)

[babylove]

My answer is none of the above....yet. I am on my third cycle of Clomid 50mg (3DPO right now). The first two cycles were unmonitored (no u/s or b/w). This is my first cycle being monitored by an RE. While I have O'd all three times, no luck yet, although this cycle remains to be seen.

As for s/e, I didnt have many. A few warm flashes, fatigue, feeling out of sorts, thirsty and frequent urination...but who knows if all of these things are related to Clomid or not?! I noticed that if I take the Clomid at night before bed, I had fewer s/e.

I have asked my dr about increasing my dosage and he declined to say whether he would do that until he knew how I responded under monitoring to 50mg. I do know that I had one dominant 20mm follie and lots of smaller ones. So, that's good. I doubt my dosage will be increased.

You might also have a post coital test to make sure that the Clomid doesn't make your CM "hostile" to sperm. Approx. 60% of women on Clomid have this problem. Thankfully, my pct came out fine. One way to combat the hostile CM problem or prevent it is Robitussin (the plain kind, not DM or any other initials). IT WORKS. I take 2 tsp 3X per day.

GOOD LUCK!

[jennylou]

I am glad that you allowed multiples votes!

First time, 50 mg did the trick first month.

Second time, we jumped to 100 mg and it was the fifth cycle.

[Heather719]

I'd be happy to share my expereince!

Each cycle I took Clomid CD3-7:

Cycle 1: 50 mg, didn't O
Cycle 2: 100 mg, 2 follies, got pregnant (then had a m/c)
Cycle 3: 100 mg, didn't O
Cycle 4: 150 mg, 3 follies, O'd but didn't get pregnant
Cycle 5: 150 mg, 2 follies, got pregnant (then had a m/c)
Cycle 6: 150 mg, 2-3 follies, O'd, had IUI, but didn't get pregnant

I had side effects my first cycle on Clomid, but next to no side effects the subsequent cycles. My side effects included hot flashes, body aches and alternate fever/chills. Basically I felt like I had a low grade version of the flu for 5 days. But it went away as soon as I stopped taking the meds. Sounds terrible- but it wasn't anything you couldn't battle thru on a daily basis. Thankfully, emotionally I was fine- no crazy mood swings at all. The only side effect that continued thru-out the rest of my cycles were the hot flashes, but they were much less severe.

Everyone handles the meds differently, you may be one of the lucky ones (like I was)! Also- none of my miscarriages were related to the Clomid- they were caused by blood clotting and auto-immune issues daignosed after my 2nd miscarriage.

Best of luck to all of you!
-Heather

ETA: By the time I got to my 5th cycle, we did have to start using Pre-Seed as the Clomid had dried up my CM pretty badly.

[CTs_Punkin]

Thank you ladies for your insight.... very interesting... just hoping it goes well and that I O!! After 6 months, it would feel like a miracle... Just hope 50mg is enough...

[jbenny75]

I was off BC for 9 months and never O'd on my own. I did one round of Clomid, 50 mg, days 3-7 and got lucky. Not only did I O, but I concieved. I didn't have any side effects.

[Phen]

I was on Clomid for three cycles. I was already o'ing, but the doctors thought the Clomid would help my natural progesterone production, which was crazy low pre-Clomid.

I was on 25mg of Clomid (I used a pill-splitter on a 50mg tablet) from cd3-7.

First cycle, no pregnancy, but I did have a major improvement on my mid-luteal progesterone levels.
Second cycle, chemical pregnancy.
Third cycle, pregnant with twins.

The only significant side effects that I remember were incredible ovary ouchiness around ovulation and enormous neck pimples (only got those during pregnancy cycles).

BTW, the doctors do not think the Clomid caused my twins (I have a family history of twins). In fact, when they first put me on the Clomid, I asked if it meant twins for sure, and they said my chances of having twins on Clomid went from 1 in 100 all the way up to 2 in 100.

~ phen

[gymwidow]

This is my first cycle on Clomid. I took 50 mg from CD3-7. I definitely had nighttime hot flashes and have higher pre-O temps. I was very edgy, but I blame that on regular PMS and AF - I'm always short on patience during AF! Now I'm just hanging out, waiting around to see if it worked and I will O.

[CTs_Punkin]

Gym Widow... I hope it works for you. I though AF showed up yesterday, but nope... just my body tricking me... had spotting and now nada... darn it... so just waiting it out.

Best of luck, I hope this is your month!

MMT

[craftgenius]

I have had several cycles on Clomid with no pregnancy success...although it has improved my progesterone levels and produced good follicles. I haven't had any side effects. I am currently on my last cycle...if it doesn't work my doctor wants to refer me to an RE. Here's my info...

Cycle 1 - CD3-7: 50 mg (no US monitoring), no pregnancy
Cycle 2 - CD3-7: 100 mg (3 follicles), no pregnancy
Cycle 3 - CD3-7:100 mg (4 follicles), IUI, no pregnancy
Cycle 4 - CD3-7:100 mg (4 follicles), IUI, no pregnancy
Cycle 5 - CD3-7:100 mg (5 follicles), no IUI this time, currently on CD27...waiting to see if Aunt Flo shows up...I really feel like it is coming so I don't think that I am pregnant!!! :mad:

[heidi0622]

Here is my history...we TTC'd for 16 months with no luck. All of our testing came back normal, so we fell into the unexplained category. My charts and progesterone tests confirmed I was Oing, usually a little later though, around 18-24DPO.

We decided to do a cycle of Clomid to help give my system a "boost". I took 50mg one cycle, O'd on day 15 and got pg! I was seeing an RE, so they gave me a day 3 blood test to ensure my hormone levels were acceptable and would respond to the Clomid. I also had an u/s on day 3, to ensure my lining was acceptable and that I did not have any cysts.

I did not have a problem with Clomid. I took it in the AM and felt a little warmer those days, but truthfully...I started Clomid right as the weather turned hot and humid, so I can't really say whether I was warmer due to the climate change or Clomid. Other than that, I had no other symptoms.

[gymwidow]

CTs, thanks, I hope this is it for us both!

I also need to add that I'm now having major cramping at 4 and 5 days after my last dose. Very major!

[Cath]

Clomid didn't really do anything to help me. However, I did experience hot flashes and lots of moodiness.

Good luck.

[ktsb]

This thread is a great idea. Maybe it needs to be a Group Thread?? It seems like it's similar to the 2WW thread. People will come and go.

I just finished the Clomid Challenge a couple of days ago (100 mg CD 3-7).

HISTORY: I ovulate fine but was starting to get longer cycles. After 2 blighted ovums my OB decided to verify that my ovaries were still functioning well. Depending on the results I will stay on Clomid next month as I TTC or I will not need it or we will have to look at other fertility methods.

As for side effects I had NONE!

[la_bride_2004]

Clomid- I was put on one cycle as part of the initial work-up with the RE. I was on 100mg. I had every horrible side effect in the book- frantic mood swings, hot flashes, throwing up, but the worst was blurred vision/dizziness. I could not read or drive for more than 2 weeks- it was an absolute nightmare.

Turned out also we had severe male factor! So all for nothing (I ovulate just fine on my own). I would never take it again. Injectibles were far easier.

[Scooter]

This thread is a great idea. Maybe it needs to be a Group Thread?? It seems like it's similar to the 2WW thread. People will come and go.
There used to be one on the other site, and that's just how it worked. In the group section and people came and went. It was very helpful to have one place to ask all the clomid related questions.

[jennylou]

If you'd like it moved to the group forums, just let me know. :)

[CTs_Punkin]

Jennylou - that would be great if you would move it over to the family planning group thread.


Thanks!
Again - thanks for all the stories, it is helpful.

[paisleydays]

I did a Clomid Challenge cycle 2 cycles ago. I did 100 mgs on days 5-9. The good things were a much longer luteal phase (14 days instead of 8 or 9) and much higher temps post O. The side effects were not too bad until about days 8-10 and then I was crazy moody-could sob at the drop of a hat. It wasn't as bad as i thought it would be, but it wasn't great either.

[ktsb]

Wow, so sometimes the side effects come AFTER you're done taking them?

[CTs_Punkin]

Wow Paisley - I hope this cycle is it for you!!
What cycle day did you O?? I'm curious as I'll be taking my first round on CD5 and most people I've read have been taking it on CD2 or 3.

Thanks!
MMT

[Happy1]

I have a question. I'm supposed to start taking my first round of Clomid on CD3. I know that CD1 is the first day of "full flow". My question is this. I know sometime during the night last night was when the "full flow" started. Up until then it was spotting. So because full flow was late at night sometime, is today technically CD1 or is today CD2?

Thanks!

Nikki :D

[katmg]

I have a question. I'm supposed to start taking my first round of Clomid on CD3. I know that CD1 is the first day of "full flow". My question is this. I know sometime during the night last night was when the "full flow" started. Up until then it was spotting. So because full flow was late at night sometime, is today technically CD1 or is today CD2?

Thanks!

Nikki :D

I don't know for sure, but I would say that today is CD1. Once I go to sleep at night, I take anything that happens after that as the next day. I'm guessing you woke up this morning with full flow? I would count today as CD1 then. HTH!

[ktsb]

I'd go with CD 1 Happy but don't be too concerned since it's that close. I had a similar issue and the advice nurse said one day either way doesn't make a huge difference.

I was told to be sure and take it the same time of day too.

[Happy1]

When I went to bed last night it was still really light but getting a little more consistant. But yes, when I woke up this morning I definitely had "full flow". Thanks so much for your help! Just when I thought I knew everything...:p

Nikki :D

[Happy1]

I'd go with CD 1 Happy but don't be too concerned since it's that close. I had a similar issue and the advice nurse said one day either way doesn't make a huge difference.

I was told to be sure and take it the same time of day too.

Thanks so much for your help as well. Being so new to this it's so nice to hear from others. Thanks for the tip of taking it the same time of day.

Nikki :D

[ktsb]

Anyone have any thoughts on the incidence of multiples with Clomid?

It's currently the topic of dicussion at my house and with my friends now that they know I've taken it.

[katmg]

This is something I'm interested in as well. I try not to worry about it too much.

BTW, the doctors do not think the Clomid caused my twins (I have a family history of twins). In fact, when they first put me on the Clomid, I asked if it meant twins for sure, and they said my chances of having twins on Clomid went from 1 in 100 all the way up to 2 in 100.

This made me feel a lot better about my chances.

[ktsb]

FWIW I did read this morning the chances are 1/10.

This is the excerpt from the article I read.

Clomid is associated with a 10% incidence of multiple births, but the vast majority of these multiple births are twins and there is no increased risk of birth defects. If Clomid has not produced pregnancy within 3-6 months alternate modes of treatment should be pursued. The literature strongly supports that using Clomid beyond 6 months is unlikely to result in pregnancy.

[CTs_Punkin]

Question for you knowlegable ladies...
When on Clomid - what CD does your OBGYN/RE like to have you come in to get an U/S to see how you are progressing???

I'm headed out of town at the end of the week and won't return until the night of CD12. Just curious.

Thanks!!
MMT

[Baby Lust]

Hey CT! Just ran across this and thought I would chime in.

I was not Oing on my own at all, so my dr started me on 50mg. I did O, but not until CD20. I did 2 cycles on 50mg with no success, then did 2 months of 100mg. Our second month on 100mg, we got lucky!

My s/e's started out stronger the first month, but lessened as the months went along. I had very little nausea because I took them at night before bed. I had horrible headaches and hot flashes, but otherwise, it was tolerable and well worth it! Clomid was our only hope to get me to O.

I did not go in for u/s's while I was on Clomid, but I know a lot of other girls did, a lot of them were seeing an RE at the time. RE's are more "productive" from what I have heard, though there must be some really good OBs out there too!


Best of luck to you all trying Clomid! It is my miracle drug! :)

[CTs_Punkin]

Thanks Babylust for you insight... I'm happy to hear it was your miracle drug... I'm pretty much in the same boat, as I just wasn't ovulating on my own, so need some assistance.

So far, I haven't had any real s/e as of yet. Have had a twinge of a headache here and there, but have gone away relatively quickly.

Today I had a temp spike, which I believe some of you said was normal on Clomid, that it messes with your temps. Anyone out there to agree, disagree? Just curious, as my temp hasn't been 97.7 since April... so this is making me excited that the Clomid is actually working.

I talked to the OBGYN and I'm coming in on CD13 (she wanted me to come in on CD12, but I'm out of town) for an U/S - so hopefully things are progressing!!
Thanks!

[ktsb]

My temps were definitely up pre-O and I'm not at all sure if/when I ovulated either. This is rare for me. Usually my temps tell the whole story.

Anyone know what your temps will do for the whole cycle? Is it just generally up for the whole cycle??

[Baby Lust]

My temps were normal for a few days during AF but then spiked up. They do even out so it isn't hard to detect O, but sometimes FF gets confused and gives you a CD5 O. :rolleyes: They will go back down, but mine were still typically higher on Clomid than off so don't be surprised. Your post-O temps will be higher too. Maybe that has something to do with the hot flashes! :p

Wishing you all the best of luck! Have faith and BD like no one's business! :D

[CTs_Punkin]

Well I finished my 50MG of Clomid and it went pretty well... no SE that I can tell. I had a long period this month - but because my cycles are so screwy, my period was only 1 day last month, but was 15 days the previous month, and only 2 or 3 days in the month before that... so it looks like my cycle is - one short period, one long one... and so on...

I'm getting an U/S today to see if Clomid did the trick this month for me to get me Oing... I'll fill you all in later when I know more.

But I have to say, that I really didn't have any effects from the medication... it is making me feel like maybe it didn't work because of this... :( I'm hoping that I'm just a little crazy.

Thanks again ladies for all your help & support

[ktsb]

Thanks for the update CT's_Punkin. I look forward to hearing how your U/S goes today.

I should also update you all. Just a reminder I took 100mg days 3-5 as part of the Challenge and my doctor called on CD 10 and said according to the blood work my ovaries were functioning marvelously so go for it.

As you can see Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/91346) I seemed to have ovoluated CD18 which is sort of in the middle of my previous O days.

My temps are definitely higher than normal this cycle and while I'm not good at documenting it I seemed to have some weird CM too.

[isobel]

We're finally getting really serious about the baby thing so I start Clomid tomorrow. We were having problems the "normal way" since I have adenomyosis so we had tests done as a precaution and it turned out that I am not ovulating. I find this strange since I have consistent cycles and EWCM at times, but I guess blood tests don't lie.

My first cycle is 50mg of Clomid for CD5 through CD9. Then I am going in for a blood test on CD21. If I am ovulating, we will do IUI next month. I think we may try it at home this month as well. I thought it would be way more to do it in office though. My regular gyno does it for about $230.

One question... when is the best time of day to take the Clomid. Does it matter?

[Happy1]

Me me-Oh I can answer that one.:p I just finished taking my first Clomid round (on days 3-7) and both the pharmacist and the specialist told me the same thing. It doesn't matter what time of the day as long as it's consistant and with food. You don't want to be taking it on an empty stomach and changing the time every day is not a good thing. I took mine in the morning after breakfast and I didn't have any side effects. I hope the same is true for you.

Good luck and I hope this works for you!

Nikki :D

[ktsb]

I definitely took it with food.

For me I took it after dinner each night and also did not have any side effects that I'm aware of.

[CTs_Punkin]

Quick question - I went and got an U/S yesterday to check my follicles - and it looks like I have one dominate on on the right side, which is good, since my left side might be blocked - but my question is this -

My lining appears to be thin, so DR perscribed Estogen to take to thicken up my lining in case I get PG this month. Does anyone have experience with this? What were your side effects if any? I think I have the cotton mouth thing - wolk up dry as could be in the middle of the night.

Also - OBGYN was unable to really see my ovary on the left side... did anyone else have this problem? I'll bring that up at the RE appt in Jan (If we don't get PG this month) ;)

Thanks for your valuable insights ladies!!!

By the way - it looks like the 50 mg clomid worked.. I go in for more blood testing on Wed to see if I ovulated... & check prog levels.

[gymwidow]

Hi ladies. I couldn't find this thread for the longest time - never thought to look in the FP Groups area!

I did in fact O this month on 50 mg from CD3-7. I went in for an u/s on 12/6 (CD 18) and he saw an 18.8 mm follicle. Unfortunately, I have NO idea when I actually O'd, as I never saw a temperature rise. Bloodwork on 12/13 (CD25) put my progesterone at 4.8, which is low, but high enough to confirm an O. The RE said he thought the level was low b/c I had probably just recently O'd. I'm guessing it was last Thursday or Friday. Thursday was my last day of EWCM and on Friday my constant spotting stopped, which the RE said would probably happen after I O'd. That would make today about 8DPO, and I went in this morning for more bloodwork to see if my progesterone levels were rising. I'm currently analyzing my FPS (so far, just a little pink spotting and cramping on Wednesday and a little brown spotting just once this morning, and finally a temp jump since Wednesday, and some light-headedness and nausea today when I was out at lunchtime) and waiting for the RE's office to call with my results. Thank goodness they do same-day testing there so I'll have an answer tonight! :)

ETA: My progesterone level today is 9.1, so I'm really happy and very excited and hopeful for this cycle.

[isobel]

Well I am on day three of Clomid and so far I have not had any side effects, aside from some "spaciness". Can I blame forgetfulness on the pills? :rolleyes: I somehow mispalced my last three pills yesterday and had to call the doctor to get another perscription this morning. Hope they don't charge for phone calls! :o

[CTs_Punkin]

One more question - for those of you who had a good folicle at CD12 or 13 - when did you O? I haven't gotten a positive OPK yet, and I have an appt on Wed to test for O... which would be CD19 - I'm just hoping I've O'd by then, or it will be a wasted blood draw...

Anyhow, thanks

[gymwidow]

CTs Punkin, my RE told me that OPKs are tricky for women taking Clomid. He said the introduction of the extra hormones via the pills can actually cause incorrect readings on the tests. My GYN's office, however, recommended I use them. Interesting how different docs have such different opinions of them.

That being said, I used OPKs and got a glaringly positive one on CD16 and CD17 (then I stopped using them), but I don't think I actually O'd till CD20 (based on my bloodwork).

Sorry, I guess that wasn't too helpful!

[Baby Lust]

CT, I used OPKs on Clomid and received a nice dark +. Your temps do look like you are getting ready to O though! Assume your OPKs don't work (even if you keep taking them) and BD like you are going to O at any minute! :) Good luck!

[jennylou]

OPK's - both my RE and OB recommended them. I think with the OPK the important thing is to not start testing too early. If you test too early with them you will get a false positive with them because of the hormones. I also recommend taking them until after you see a positive and then a negative. There have been times that I thought "oh wow, that's it" and then the next day it was even darker. Sometimes even the following day would be darker. At any rate, I love OPKs as they really did give me a head's up that O was around the corner.

follicle scans - I had four dominant follicles at CD 8 and didn't ovulate until CD 17-18 (depends if I trust me or FF).

time of day - I've had good luck in the evenings and the mornings!

[CTs_Punkin]

Thanks ladies for your advice. It helps. Although with another - opk, I'm going to have to say that it looking pretty bleak that I'll O before my appt tomorrow morning. boo.... :(

Ah well... we'll see, perhaps they'll also run my FSH(I think this is right) to see if it's elevated..?? meaning that I might O any day?

Other than that, my mom comes to town today, so we're going to have to BD quietly for the rest of this cycle :D

[ktsb]

Hi everyone! Hope the holidays have been happy and healthy for all.

I have officially finished my first round of clomid and wanted to report my results. Just a little history I O on my own but am hoping to bring forth some stronger eggs.


100mg CD3-7 (dosage due to "the challenge)
OB reported blood results were awesome and instructed me to continue to TTC as usual.
No s/e that I can tell. No weight gain, no hot flashes, no more moodiness than usual :rolleyes:
O'd on CD 18 which is not the latest I've ever O'd but I usually average around the 14th or 15th.
Cycle went VERY long. 18DPO!!! Hoping that was because of the high dosage.


If it helps here is my chart. (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/91346)

I'm on to round two which will be 50mg CD3-7.

How's everyone else doing?

[gymwidow]

I had my CD11 u/s today after taking another 50 mg of Clomid this cycle (CD3-7). I have a nice thick uterine lining and 2 follies growing in my right ovary! Yay! :) The doc said they're not mature enough yet to trigger, so I'm going back on Monday for another check and probably my HCG shot then. In the meantime, I was instructed to BD over the weekend just in case I O early. DH is happy to comply! :p

[gymwidow]

Just an update - at yesterday's appt I had a fully mature, 24mm egg, and a uterine lining of 9mm. I got my HCG shot and will O today. I'm feeling little pinching pains, but they're on my left side, when it's my right ovary that has the egg. Weird. Anyway, the 50 mg Clomid definitely worked this cycle!

[CTs_Punkin]

Well, just a quick update - looks like my good follicle decided not to come out and play... :( So while I did generate a good egg, my body didn't release it, based on my Drs. progesterone test on CD19.

She said that this month we would do a trigger (although I'm seeing an RE, so we'll see what he says first)

How's everyone else doing?? Love to hear more stories about other people's experiences with Clomid!

[KaliLily]

Hi all. I'm due to start my first round of Clomid (100mg) on Sunday, but I have an appointment with my family doctor Tuesday for a virus I've been fighting since 2 days after Christmas. I'm worried that they'll put me on antibiotics and I'll still be on them with I O. Last summer they gave me a pregnancy-safe anitbiotic (Ceftin) since I was going to TTC then and I did not tolerate it well. It was very slow to clear-up my sinus infection and it upset my stomach/digestive system.

What would you do? Take the Clomid as planned starting Sunday or wait a cycle due to the possibility of an antibiotic prescription? It's quite likely I have the flu/a virus, not a bacterial infection, and it's taking it's own sweet time to clear up.

I'm tired of putting having a baby on hold.

ETA: I'm not sure I'm happy with my ClearPlan Fertility Monitor. What OPKs do you use?

[ktsb]

I hear ya! Seems like one month is a LONG time.

Me, personally. I'd take the Clomid since the antibiotic is just a possibility. Although for something that's hung on this long it might be an infection. :(

I know I've read of folks taking antibiotics on Clomid. Not sure if they took the one that made you sick though.

I hope you feel better soon.

[CTs_Punkin]

Just checking in -
I had my visit w/ the RE this week and things are not that great. My FSH levels were too high for my age - so I'm getting another round of CD3 tests done and taking the Clomid Challenge to see how I do.

Can anyone tell me how their S/E changed going from 50mg to 100?

Thanks!!

[ktsb]

I went from 100 to 50 and did not see a change if that helps.

I think I got pretty warm at night on both dosages. It's hard to tell because I sleep hot anyway but it seems like I've been even hotter with the Clomid.

[Baby Lust]

CT, I didn't notice any new s/e's on 100mg, but a few of them were a tiny bit stronger... nothing really noticeable though. Good luck!!

[CTs_Punkin]

For those of you who have taken clomid (I took 50mg) - did it make your period lighter than normal? This month AF has been super light... I keep waiting for her to get heavy, but I usually have heavy for CD1-3 and then taper off.... but this month it's been light with an occasional cramp every now and then, nothing like cramps for the whole day before....

Thanks as always for your insight ladies!

[ktsb]

CTs_Punkin I have read that is a very common side effect although it didn't happen to me last month. I was on 100 mg. Not sure if that would make a difference.

[KaliLily]

For those of you who have taken clomid (I took 50mg) - did it make your period lighter than normal? This month AF has been super light... I keep waiting for her to get heavy, but I usually have heavy for CD1-3 and then taper off.... but this month it's been light with an occasional cramp every now and then, nothing like cramps for the whole day before....

Could you be PG? I hear many women have a light AF in the early months.

[jodylovesscotty]

I hope this is the right place to post this question. If not let me know and I will try elsewhere.

My doctor is going to do an HSG the first week of February. He said he also wants to put me on clomid even though I ovulate. He said it creates a better environment for the sperm and egg. I always thought clomid was just to make you ovulate. Can you please enlighten me???

[gmb4503]

Hi ladies!! :)

I did 3 rounds of 50mg with no success
I took 100 mg of Clomid and estrogen (for hot flashes) this cycle and am waiting for a confirmed O. AF is usually light for me so I am hoping that the strogen will stengthen my lining too!

Side effects: hot flashes, dryness and constipation :rolleyes: Not very fun!!

[jennylou]

I hope this is the right place to post this question. If not let me know and I will try elsewhere.

My doctor is going to do an HSG the first week of February. He said he also wants to put me on clomid even though I ovulate. He said it creates a better environment for the sperm and egg. I always thought clomid was just to make you ovulate. Can you please enlighten me???

Jody - clomid can help if your Dr suspects a weak O. However, I will disagree with him that it helps make a better environment for sperm. In fact, maybe people complain of having NO CM on clomid cycles - so you may want to look into some sperm friendly lube.

[Baby Lust]

CT, Clomid actually made AF heavier and more painful for me. W/out Clomid, I was having anywhere from 35-50 day cycles and my lining would just shed what needed to go. On Clomid, my lining must have thickened because I hadn't had painful, heavy periods like that since high school! Might be something to ask your dr about, or see how they are on 100mg. That might help build up your lining for implantation.

[ktsb]

I'd have to agree a little with jennylou unless the "better environment" is potentially stronger eggs and more of them!

[suzfuzsunflower]

Just wondering...did anyone NOT O on 50 mg or 100 mg, but 150 worked? If it did work, were you able to get pregnant? I read some study a while ago that said that the % of women able to get pregnant on higher doses is much less than on the lower doses.

[Patience]

QOTD: Did you have a HSG before going on Clomid? My OB/Gyn suggested 100 mg Clomid, but never mentioned a HSG. I'm kinda confused because I thought everyone has bloodwork and a HSG before starting on Clomid.

[jennylou]

QOTD: Did you have a HSG before going on Clomid? My OB/Gyn suggested 100 mg Clomid, but never mentioned a HSG. I'm kinda confused because I thought everyone has bloodwork and a HSG before starting on Clomid.

Well, there are two lines of thought on this. One would be that OBs are too quick to hand out clomid without checking other things out first as well.

The other line of thought came from my RE. Since I didn't ovulate on my own she said that she wanted to see three ovulatory cycles where I didn't get pregnant before doing an HSG. I got pregnant on the first cycle (with my first pregnancy) so I never did get an HSG.

It probably depends why they are putting you on clomid.

ETA: I did have the standard bloodwork done.

[Baby Lust]

Patience, My OB asked me if I'd ever had an STD or a tubal pregnancy, etc and when I said no, she thought we should try 4 cycles on Clomid (50mg and 100mg, 2 cycles of each) to see if I ovulated, then take more drastic measures if that did not work. Cycle 4 worked so no HSG. I did have the bloodwork done though... I think that is pretty standard, though I could be wrong.

[gmb4503]

Patience - My OB wanted me to try 3 rounds of 50mg of clomid before having an HSG. I had mine in Nov., tried another round of 50mg in Dec and then got bumped up to 100mg this cycle.

[CTs_Punkin]

Patience My OBGYN wanted me to have an HSG prior to going on Clomid to make sure I had open tubes... without open tubes, clomid won't help much... so I had an HSG which found that I had a blocked left tube. Granted I did try one cycle on 50 mg afterwards, just to see if I could get Oing... but the 50mg didn't work

Now I'm seeing an RE now, and I couldn't do the clomid challenge this month due to a cyst... I was supposed to do it to double check my FSH numbers which came back high in November.

Just waiting for this cycle to be over, hopefully the cyst will be gone next cycle and I can do the CD3 and clomid challenge.

[CTs_Punkin]

One more question for those of you who were on clomid..
Was AF really heavy & long when you were on Clomid (or on Clomid & didn't O?) Just wondering, as mine seems to be lasting for freaking ever...
Love you thoughts, and sorry if TMI...

Thanks for your wisdom.
MMT :o

[msnicolea]

I'm on my 6th cycle, though I just got "upped" to 100 mg, so. . . I don't "feel" like I am ovulating, and my temps are all over the place. It's quite frustrating, but I'm going to try it a few more months.

[ktsb]

Funny you ask....mine was. But it seems like most other women were experiencing a short concentrated AF so I didn't mention it.

P.S. and I hated it!! Mind are usually short and sweet.

Glad to be of any help!

[gmb4503]

AF didn't really change for me. But I am thankful that it helped with my cramps :) I can at least tollerate them now!!


Anyone else taking estrogen with the Clomid? This was my first cycle and it really helped with my hot flashes :) Hoping it also thickens my lining. My dr isn't concerned about my 2 day AF, but I am. I fear that the lining isn't thick enough to implant.

[TazLuv]

My OB also put me on Clomid without an HSG or working up my DH because it was obvious I wasn't ovulating. If after three cycles at 50mg we've had no luck then we'll work up DH and do the HSG before uping the Clomid. I did do all the blood tests though.

[Patience]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my Clomid/HSG question. I'm relieved to hear that my doctor isn't doing something that's completely out of the ordinary. I agree with CTs_Punkin's OB/GYN line of thinking that if the tubes are blocked, then Clomid won't do much good. But because my bloodwork determined that I was not ovulating, my OB/GYN thought I should try Clomid first. I'm hoping my fertility problem is just limited to anovulatory cycle and not blocked tubes. :(

[permanentvacay]

I'm new to CC - thanks for this thread... We're TTC this year... my ob/gyn suggested Clomid, but I am still thinking about it. I'm going back to start reading this thread now...

[ktsb]

Hey I finally got to vote in the poll!!

Yep, got my BFP yesterday. Here's my scoop for the month.


Clomid - 50 mg days 3-7
I O'd right on schedule (14DPO) which is interesting since I had begun to start Oing late.
In retrospect it seems as if I ovulated very strongly. I had distinct sharp pains on the day I O'd.
I had very flat but over the coverline temps post O which I haven't really seen before.

If everything turns out o.k. I will definitely have to attribute it to Clomid.

How's everyone else doing?

[purplesunshine7]

Hi I am new to this thread. First let me say congrats to ktsb:)

My dh and I have been ttc for 7 months. We concieved once naturally but m/c at 6 weeks. Since then we've been unlucky so my doctor has taken blood and test came back normal. She wants to put me on clomid on the next cycle. But I have a few concerns: The first is that she is not recommending DH to be tested first. She also told me that in order for clomid to work I needed to weight about 160 or less, that's not a problem as I have already lost 12 lbs, but I think she is lying to me about that. Have any of you heard this before? My appt with her is on the 10th What questions should I ask her about clomid? any help would be apprieated.

[TazLuv]

purpleshine7, I can't speak to the weight thing but my doc put me on Clomid before testing my DH only because it was OBVIOUS that I wasn't ovulating. She's giving us three cycles and if we still aren't pg then my DH becomes the patient. Good luck.

[gymwidow]

purplesunshine, my doc actually refused to put me on Clomid until I had an HSG and DH had a SA. She said there was no point in me taking the meds until we knew if there were other problems that would still prevent us from getting pg. But we had never been pg before and since you have, you know that there probably aren't other issues to worry about. I haven't heard anything about it only working if you're under a certain weight.


I don't think I've posted in here in a while. We're on our 4th Clomid cycle, 2nd with IUI. I'm currently about 8/9 DPO (depends on whether you believe my FF chart or just call my O on the day after my trigger shot). This is my 2nd cycle at 100 mg and both times at that dosage I've had 2 very mature follies. If it doesn't work this month my doc has agreed to let me try Clomid once more before moving me to injectables.

[ktsb]

Thanks purplesunshine!

Did she say WHY she wants to put you on Clomid specifically? 7 months TTC is really not that bad at all and you did conceive once. It's pretty normal actually.

I did it without DH being tested and without being monitored because I knew I was ovulating and DH and I were able to get pregnant twice (ended in blighted ovum). She suggested the Clomid may help me produce stronger eggs. I was also on a very low dose (50 mg).

As for the weight thing I'm not sure about that. I have read the being over weight can cause infertility issues. Not to infer that you are over weight.

HTH!! Keep us posted!

[CTs_Punkin]

Purplesunshine I have NEVER heard of the over 160lbs for Clomid to work.... that sounds pretty dumb to me. I am over 160, and not really over weight for my height...

As for no tests prior - I agree w/ Gymwidow in thinking that perhaps because you have been PG before that is why the DR isn't requiring some of the other tests that others have been through.

For me my DR required I get an HSG - which showed I have a blocked tube and that DH get an SA - which turned out normal.

So now after 14 months ttc - I'm seeing an RE because I haven't ovulated in over 10 months...not to mention other issues....

HTH?? Good luck!

[jodylovesscotty]

Today is my first day of taking Clomid. My doctor did it for the same reason as ktsb suggested the Clomid may help me produce stronger eggs. I was also on a very low dose (50 mg).
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F.Y.I. I bought my Clomid from Costco for $12.00 and you don't need a membership (insurance would not cover it).

[Baby Lust]

I have not heard of the weight thing either and think it is absolutely ridiculous. Not that I am happy to admit this, but I am well over the normal weight for my height and body type and conceived on my 4th round of Clomid. I was put on it because I was not Oing. 50mg made me O and 100mg obviously upped my progesterone enough to allow me to conceive. I would assume you are being put on it for progesterone help and a stronger egg, but that is just my assumption.

My dr had DH tested first, but I did not have to do an HSG prior to starting. Some drs have differing opinions on this, so I would definitely add that to your list of questions.

Good luck!

[mobox]

my doc actually refused to put me on Clomid until I had an HSG and DH had a SA

Totally the same experience as me.

I'm on my first cycle of Clomid. I'm currently 11DPO and I have been having these sharp pains on my right side, where I would assume my ovary is. It's very weird, I've never had a pain like this before.

Secondly, my doc will have to check me every cycle before prescribing the next dose. She says there is a tendancy for cysts and that they usually disappear when you either start or conceive but wants to check me if I start AF to make sure they don't persist. Anyone else heard of that?

[jodylovesscotty]

Just curious...........Did you ever get a positive OPK on clomid? I always got a positive and now I've gotten none. I have been taking them for at least 10 days now. If I hadn't taken Clomid I would have usually gotten one by now.

Also, do you temps really fluctuate when on Clomid? Mine seem to be all over the board.

[ktsb]

My temps were all over the board until I O'd and they there were perfect PG charts. This can be very discouraging when you keep getting BFNs.

Clomid has been known to lengthen O dates. What CD are you?

[jodylovesscotty]

Ktsb~ I am on CD17. I am pretty sure I o'ed because my temps are on the rise. And if I put in my temp the same as today for tomorrow it says I Oed on Tuesday,which is the day I felt for the first time O pains. I had already ovulated on my own, the clomid was just to produce stronger eggs. I was just really discouraged with the OPK's never getting positive since I have always had a true sign before. I hope it is just because of the clomid that I never really got a positive.

[gmb4503]

My temps were all over the board until I O'd and they there were perfect PG charts. This can be very discouraging when you keep getting BFNs.

I second that!!! I have actually started writing my temps on a calendar and updating my FF chart later because it was getting my hopes up too much!!

Clomid has lengthened my LP to 17-18 days :eek: Anyone else have this happen? I was always 12-14 before. It was bad enough having a 2WW so you can imagine how bad a 3WW is!!

[isign]

I just got my first RX for Clomid yesterday. We've been not using any BC for 2 years, and yesterday got a DX for PCOS. I have provera to start AF & then Clomid. Everything I've read here says to take it on CD 3-7 but she said CD 1-5. I'm going to call her back to confirm that I heard her right. We are going to just see what happens this cycle (no charting) and then if nothing happens, we'll chart next, and if still nothing then she'll up it to 100.

[ktsb]

jodylovesscotty I was on Clomid for the exact same reason you are. I don't use OPKs so I haven't really paid much attention to whether CLomid effects them or not. I also experienced definite O pains with Clomid. It seems to have worked for me so GOOD LUCK!!

gmb4503 Clomid extended my LMP as well (16-18 days) and you are right it is very umbearable. Your strategy of not putting them on FF is not a bad idea.

isign I have definitely seen folks use it on different days. Not at all sure why that occurs. Keep us posted!

[CTs_Punkin]

Well, I just wanted to come and post that I finally get to do the clomid challenge this month - no cysts! YEAH. I am doing the test to check my FSH levels, that at a previous time (not taken on the right CD) was very elevated for someone of my age. So last month's baseline FSH # was 9.5, still on the higher side, but better. So I start 100mg on Sunday & go back in on Friday to see how things went.

Hope everyone is doing alright....

[purplesunshine7]

I just had doc appt yesterday. The secertary gave me wrong info and said test came back normal but dr. said progertrone(misspell) was low, it was 11. She gave me rx for clomid 50mg. She isn't going to monitor me during 3 months either which has me a little scared. I am just not sure why she didn't give me supplement for the low number. Will clomid help raise my number? she also said it shouldn't affect my o just my lp. I think the whole weight issue was a bunch of bull too, but in any case I did start a diet and lost 13 lbs. so far.I guess I check back in later , I am not due to start meds untill end of month, maybe I won't have to take it at all I 'll have to wait and see if this last cycle attempt worked.

[Baby Lust]

Clomid will help your progesterone. I wasn't monitored either... some OBs do and some don't. Most REs do.

Good luck!

[jodylovesscotty]

I have another question for the wise ladies here. Sorry if this is too much information, but I just need to know.

I did my first round of clomid this month. After we had sex and I laid there it burned. Not a hurt, but burn, and I couldn't wait to go to the bathroom. Then for about a few days I felt like I do when I had a yeast infection before. The feeling is now gone and I didn't use any medicine, however I do have lot of CM. So my question is did clomid do this to you? I want to know whether the clomid made a hostile enviornment (even though I did get EWCM and all the good stuff I normally did). If so I would want to call the RE and see if we could just skip to insemination part where they sperm are "washed".

Thanks for any insight:)

[Baby Lust]

I did not have that experience in the 4 months I was on Clomid... are you susceptible to yeast infections normally?

[TazLuv]

I'm finishing my 2nd cycle of Clomid and have not expereinced that either. :confused:

[jodylovesscotty]

BabyLust~ no I have only had maybe 3 yeast infections in my life.

Maybe we will try another month of Clomid and see what happens before talking to my RE. Maybe it was just a flux (sp). That is if we didn't catch the egg this month:)

[Baby Lust]

Good luck with this month!! :) Maybe that is your body's way of preparing...? Who knows!!

[Patience]

I just started my first cycle of Clomid (50 mg) today. I was dreading the side effects from it and sure enough, I got a headache from it. Ugh! :(

[Baby Lust]

Patience, I was worried about the s/e too and ended up getting pretty bad headaches, but by the second cycle, I wasn't paying much attention to them so they got easier for me. Hopefully you won't have a second cycle, and you won't have any other s/e! :) Good luck!

[ktsb]

I just started my first cycle of Clomid (50 mg) today. I was dreading the side effects from it and sure enough, I got a headache from it. Ugh! :(

If you aren't, try taking them before you go to bed. I had no s/e and that's what I did!

Good luck!

[TazLuv]

I will second the taking before bed, that is what I did and I had no s/e's. I'd take them around 8:30 or 9pm with a small snack.

[mobox]

I'm in my second cycle of Clomid. And this time the side effects are much more noticeable. VERY hot....lots of hot flashes. But still no iritability. So, I"m grateful for that.

[Patience]

Thanks Baby Lust. I hope I won't need a second cycle with Clomid too. ;)

ktsb Thanks for the suggestion. In retrospect, I should have taken the pill right before bed, but I was concerned about taking it on an empty stomach. I will definitely take it at night the next time around (but hopefully I won't need a next time). *fingers crossed*

TazLuv That's a really good suggestion about eating a snack before taking Clomid. I will try that the next cycle. Thanks!

mobox I haven't experienced hot flashes yet, although I would welcome one since I'm always cold. :p

[jodylovesscotty]

Baby Lust,
I know you said that when you took Clomid that it plays tricks on you and gives you perfect pregnancy charts. My chart does look very pretty, but I was wondering did you get the lack of symptoms than you previously did? What I mean is that usually I have very sore BB's about 5 days after ovulation and I get some cramping a couple days before AF. This month my BB's aren't sore at all, they just feel like I have been lifting weights. And I have had cramps for the last week, but it also feels like I've done a million sit ups. Today is 13 dpo for me and this is the day I usually get AF and my temp usually drops around 11 or 12 dpo. Is this normal or will it stay up even if AF is on its way? I am going to hold of testing for a couple more days, but just wanted to gain some of your awesome knowledge!

[gmb4503]

jodylovesscotty Most of my FPS have also gone away on Clomid. My LP went form 12-13 days to 17-18 days which always gives me false hope! I hope yours isn't the same and this round worked for you :) Those signs do sound promising!!!

[ktsb]

jodyluvscotty I did get a LACK of symptoms on Clomid when I got my BFP.

So I had 3 rounds and the first two gave me a purty chart and all the symptoms. In the last round (BFP!) my temps were flat and my boobs felt pretty normal.

HTH!!

[mobox]

Interesting comments ladies. I eat it all up because I really don't know what my body is telling me so hearing other's confusion too gives me a sense of sisterhood!!! I'm pretty sure I ovulated on Saturdya but the OPK was very inconclusive. And my temps have been at 97.7 the ENTIRE CYCLE (not normal at all for me...my temp is usually all over the place).

[Baby Lust]

Jody, The other ladies are right... My symptoms the month I got pg were O pains and super sore bbs after O, but in a way they had never been before. Other than that, no symptoms at all! Clomid does lengthen your LP so try not to freak out just yet! Crossing my fingers for you!!! :)

[jodylovesscotty]

By how much does Clomid lengthen your cycle? My cramps went away, though my temp did go way down today. How much longer do I have to wait until AF finally shows so we can move on to the next cycle? Right now I am at 15dpo and day30 of cycle.

[ktsb]

jodylovesscotty since your temp dropped you are probably very close to AF. I went 18 DPO on one cycle. You can only imagine how many BFNs I got. :rolleyes:

That being said I dropped down to 16 DPO for the next couple of cycles.

[jodylovesscotty]

ktsb~ thanks for the help. i just want AF to come already, thought i would never say that.

[mobox]

Does anyone else get really crampy through thier cycle on Clomid? I have noticed that after ovulation, on both of my Clomid cycles, I have been somewhat crampy and twingy.

[jodylovesscotty]

mobox~ i was crampy almost the entire time. hoping yours is for a good cause though:)

[CTs_Punkin]

Hi Ladies,
Just wanted to check in and say that 100mg worked for me! I actually O'd this month w/o the help of a trigger... YEAH!! I know that sounds dumb, but I haven't ovulated in almost a year, so this is big news to me.

Hope you are all doing well.

Question I have had Creamy CM this entire month.... no watery & no sticky... but lots of creamy (sorry if tmi) - did anyone else have this happen on clomid? I usually have quite a few days of watery/or EW - but not this month... so I"m just curious.

[TazLuv]

CTs Punkin that doesn't sound dumb at all, we've all been there when we O'd. Congratulations.

I can speak to my Clomid months, this is my 2nd and I've had CM all month. Creamy white, not sticky, not stretchy, no help at all on determining when I've O'd.

Of course this cycle doesn't seem to be going according to plan since today is CD34 and there is no AF and a BFN when last cycle was only 31 days. I know I O'd on the 1st cycle, not so sure about this one. Oh well! :)

[TazLuv]

Question: What happens if I take a cycle off of Clomid? We are toward the end of our 2nd cycle and if AF shows in the next week which I'm expecting our timing for next cycle will be TERRIBLE b/c myself and DH will be away from each other for the best week. :confused:

[gmb4503]

TazLuv I skipped a cycle a few months back because I forgot to start on CD5 :rolleyes: My dr didn't say anything about it so I don't think there was any harm done. I would call the office and ask though just to be sure.

[Baby Lust]

CT, Clomid tends to dry out your CM so getting creamy rather than EW or watery is normal. I had quite a bit after I O'd too... Good luck!! Congrats on Oing!!! Welcome to your first official 2WW!! :D

Taz, I took a cycle off too because it would have been impossible to BD since we were on vacay with the ILs over my O week. The next cycle I started back up and ended up pg! Good luck! Hope you get an answer on this cycle soon!!

[mobox]

I too get lots of creamy CM. In fact, I was suppose to start AF on Saturday and instead I've just gotten creamy stuff the last two days.

[Patience]

I voted in the poll finally because my doctor's office confirmed that I O'ed on 50 mg of Clomid (actually it's the generic, Clomiphene). I'm 10 DPO so I'll still in the 2WW and if I'm like the rest of you that had Clomid lengthen your LP, then I'm in for a loooooong wait because my average LP is 14 days. :rolleyes:

My s/e's disappeared after taking the last pill, but I cursed myself when I jokingly said that I wouldn't mind hot flashes because I certainly experienced them a couple of times this cycle. It's a very weird for someone like me who's always cold to suddenly feel a sudden rush of heat going through my body.

I don't have any FPS like my other cycles. Can't tell if that's a good sign or bad sign. Oh well...I'll find out soon enough.

[Baby Lust]

Yay for O'ing! Good luck!!

[KaliLily]

It's been several years since I've been on a round of Clomid, and all I really remember from it were the mood swings and hot flashes.

I've taken 2 doses (100mg) so far, and the only thing I've noticed is that I am absolutely exhausted today. Now, I have good reason to be tired but I'm really dragging. Anyone have extreme tiredness/sleepiness as a side effect?

Otherwise, this round is going quite smoothly. Here's hoping it continues to!

[Patience]

Thanks Baby Lust!

KaliLily Sorry I can't help you with your question because this was my first cycle with Clomid and I've only experienced headaches and hot flashes. Good luck!

[TazLuv]

KaliLily, that was my only "side effect" if you can call it that. I regularly wake up at least once/night but the week I was taking my Clomid and the week after I was zonked. Based on some of the s/e's others have had I'll take it. :)

[babylove]

It worked for me on my 3rd cycle of 50 mg. The first 2 cycles were unmonitored and then the 3rd cycle I had daily ultrasounds to monitor follicle size. Third time was the charm for me and I'm 22w4d pg w/ a baby boy :)

[isign]

I just finished my 1st cycle with 50mg. The only s/e were headaches and waking up during the night. I've been exhausted this week.

[papergirl]

I just finished my first round of clomid. The only big change or s/e I saw was a lack of interest in sex. Has this happened to anyone else and would you contribute this to the clomid?

One other question, for those of you have done IUI with a trigger shot in conjunction with the clomid did you find that you were sore where you got the shot for a few days?

Thanks ladies...

[jodylovesscotty]

Question: When you get uped to 100 mg. of Clomid from 50 do they just have you take 2 - 50 mg. pills?

[gymwidow]

bumble, I noticed a little soreness around the area of injection on one of my 3 triggers.

jodylovesscotty, yes.

Well, ladies, 5 months of Clomid didn't work for me. I've taken the last few weeks off and next week will go in for bloodword to get me started on my first injectables cycle. Good luck to all of you!

[gmb4503]

7 rounds of Clomid didn't work for me :( I got some info on RE's, but have decided to wait until after this cycle to call. We are hoping a break will be good for us and we'll make a fresh start at it in June.

Good luck to everyone!!!

[KaliLily]

According to my ovulation test, I ovulated on 100 mg of Clomid. (A very clear LH surge showed up yesterday morning.) I go into the lab Thursday for my Day 21 luteal progesterone test, which I believe is supposed to confirm I ovulated.

I must say the experience with Clomid was so much different than 3 years ago. Pleasantly different! The down side is this was a "test run" only - we're postponing TTC until I start my new job. It's a federal gov't job and I have to wait 4-6 months for my background investigation to be completed before I can start working. I didn't want to be 2/3 of the way through my pregnancy on my first day at work. :)

Abstinance wasn't easy, though! Unlike 3 years ago where Clomid had me not wanting to be touched anywhere, I had very high desire around the time I was about the ovulate. Weird, huh?

[craftgenius]

I went through five cycles of clomid (50mg w/ no monitoring, 50mg w/ ultrasound monitoring, 100mg w/ ultrasound monitoring and trigger, and two cycles of 100mg w/ ultrasound monitoring, trigger and IUI)...none of them worked for me although they did jumpstart me back to ovulating. My last cycle was in November and I decided to sit out the month of December and go to an RE in January...well...I ended up getting pregnant in December! Imagine my surprise as well as my doctor's surprise!! I'm 21 weeks now. But don't let me story discourage you, I personally know 2 people who the clomid worked on the first round.

Bumble - Remember me from WC??? Anyway, I didn't experience any soreness from the trigger shot.

jodylovesscotty - When I was on 100mg, I took two 50 mg pills.

[Patience]

Although I O'ed last cycle on 50 mg, my doc prescribed 100 mg for this cycle. But I'm only going in for a blood test on CD21 this time (instead of the CD3, 10 & 21). I listened to everyone's advice and took the pills a few hours before bedtime in order to avoid the headaches during the day. I think I still suffer from mini bouts of hot flashes, but they were tolerable compared to the headaches. Now I just wait to O (and have a little fun at the same time ;) ).

[Asha]

i just started clomid last night. i'm taking 50mg of it. did anyone notice frequent urination during clomid. i got up like twice during the night to go to the bathroom and have been going all morning too. i haven't been drinking anymore water than usual. i just have taken one pill, so i probably need to wait to see if i experience any other side effects.

[TazLuv]

For those of you that had to use provera to start AF so that you could use your Clomid, did you have what you considered to be a normal AF? Based on length and heaviness?

TIA!

[Asha]

just finished my first round of clomid. not noticing any side effects, but i am wondering if some of the side effects show up later in the cycle.

[MrsR]

I am getting ready to start my first round of clomid (started spotting yesterday, on mother's day, nice :rolleyes: ). I am Oing on my own but my Dr. is putting me on clomid to increase the "targets" for DH's sperm.

Here is my question, when I first got the Rx for the meds, my Dr. and I spoke about how to take it. She wants me to take the clomid on CD 5-9 and then wait 5 days and then BD every other day for 5 days. Does this sound right??

I normally O around CD 18-20, however I know clomid can lead to an earlier O. I would think waiting until CD 14 to begin BDing may be a bit late. I have a call into my Dr. to make sure about the timing but wanted to know if any of you were told to do the same thing for your BD schedule.

[jodylovesscotty]

MrsR ~ This is my 3rd month of clomid. I take it days 3 - 7 instead of 5-9. The first month I took it my O date was 2 days earlier than before (I ovulate on my own too, taking it for the same reasons as you). The second month I don't know because I didn't chart and we didn't try do to getting a cyst removed. This month, I don't know yet, but I think it will be around my normal time as before. Hopefully the others ladies can help you out more.


I have a question of my own. I am on my third cycle of Clomid. Before I started it, I got positive OPK's, now I am getting nothing. I read the little pamphlet in the box and it was pretty vague. So my question is did it mess with your OPK's? Also, did your O date vary each month (eg. my first month I oed on day 15, this month I am on day 16 and nothing)?

[jodylovesscotty]

Never mind on my question from yesterday. This morning I got a positive OPK :)

[KaliLily]

Never mind on my question from yesterday. This morning I got a positive OPK :)

Gotta love those OPKS. They help take out some of the stress!

Tomorrow is my appointment with my OB/GYN to go over the results of my luteal progesterone test from a couple weeks ago. (He was on vacation the week my results came back) Given that I got a positive OPK on day 17 and then got my period 15 days later I'd say the results couldn't be too bad.

[Baby Lust]

Jody, I consitently O'd on CD20 on Clomid. Every single cycle. It was really nice to know when it was coming, but the cycle I got pg, I O'd on CD15. I think it is pretty common to O right around the same time, but it might get earlier when you up your dose. When you plan BDing, time it against your earliest O so you don't miss the egg!


Good luck everyone!! Clomid truly can be a miracle drug!

[jodylovesscotty]

Amanda~ My dose was uped this month to 100mg and I ovulated later than I did with the lower doses, crazy eh? I was using OPKs and temping. This morning I had a huge temp jump which showed the OPk was right (I think I was on the downward slope when I got it in the afternoon) and I had major ovulation pains (which I never had before). Anyway, thanks for all your wisdom I really appreciate it!!!!!

[KaliLily]

Just had to share that my doctor visit today was VERY positive! He said that my OPK results, the start date of my last period and my luteal progesterone levels indicate that I did ovulate and that I do not have "luteal defect." So basically, there's no reason to believe I won't be able to get pregnant with the help of Clomid. :D :D

He also told me to keep up the healthy diet and exercise regime I've been on for the last 8 weeks (I've lost 7.2 lbs!). I told him I was postponing TTC for 4-6 months (until I start my new job) and he said that if I stick to my improved healthy lifestyle during that time it will only improve my chances of getting PG.

I'm so happy today. It's like a huge weight has been lifted off of me. :D

[jnshanna]

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready in the next week or 2 to start Clomid and this thread has been great! I've read through the whole thing, finally!

AF hasn't shown for me yet to end this long cycle so I'm starting Provera tonight. Hopefully AF will show soon so that I can get started on Clomid. I was told to take it 3-7 to regulate my cycle. I've had at least 2 annovulatory cycles, my temps are usually all over the place and my cycles are long so my RE thinks that I may not be ovulating at all even when my charts seem to indicate that I have because they are not conclusive. She didn't do an ultrasound or anything before prescribing it but she did ask me to schedule an SA for DH and an HSG for this month. Although, I don't think I'm ready for the HSG so we decided to do Clomid for 1 or 2 months and then do the HSG if nothing happens. I was also asked to go in for blood work the week of my period. She didn't specify an exact CD though. Is that odd? She just said it needed to be during menses. Anyway, thanks for all the info you've all shared. It's very helpful!

That's great news, Kim! :D

Good to know that you still got a + OPK while on Clomid, Jody. It's just one more piece of the puzzle that is great to have!

[Baby Lust]

Jody, That is strange! But I guess it means a stronger egg, so that's great news!! Good luck this 2WW! I'll be thinking about you!

[mobox]

Hey girls...good news! Two cycles of Clomid helped my little ovaries shoot out eggs and I am....


9 Weeks and 4 days pregnant!

I know it was always heartening to see success stories here, so I thought I would give you a nugget of joy.

I have been holding out to post because I've been really nervous about miscarriage. But we had our first appt on Monday and everything seems to be going well. There's a little peanut in there!

I wish you all continued success with Clomid and happy happy times getting preggo.

[jnshanna]

Aw, that's wonderful mobox! All of my TTC groups are in a bit of a lull so this is great news!! :D

[KaliLily]

CONGRATS, mobox!!!!

[polkadot]

Well sign me up....I got my rx for my first cycle with Clomid....i am taking 50 mg on cycle days 3-7 and estrace on cycle days 8-12. Anyone doctor given them estrace (estrogen) for after the Clomid? I read in TCOYF that estrogen will help if the Clomid dries up your CM. So i guess thats a plus. My next question is this...

I have a fertility monitor..which I know test for the lutenizing hormone like regular OPK's and for estrogen. But since I am taking extra estrogen will it screw up my reading...i am not sure if i should use it this month or not?. I have lots of OPK's so i may use both...i was looking forward to NOT temping but i think I may do it just this first clomid cycle to see if I think I O...my charts have said i o'ed but my 21 day bloodwork only showed a progest level of 4. So i guess i am really not Oing...

Hoping Clomid works....fingers crossed!!:D

[Patience]

Congrats mobox!

KaliLily Everything is sounding good. Best of luck to you in the next few months!

jnshanna On my first month of Clomid, I went in for CD3, 10, and 21 testing. I'm assuming your doctor is sending you for CD3 testing (during menses). Before Clomid, I also had anovulatory cycles which I mistakingly thought were ovulatory ones because I saw a small temp shift. But my bloodwork confirmed that I wasn't O'ing. So far, I've O'ed both cycles on Clomid. I'm still waiting to see if this cycle was successful. Good luck with your Clomid treatment.

jodylovesscotty My O date was also later when my dosage was increased to 100 mg. I wonder if there's a correlation.

polkadot Welcome! I hope Clomid works for you. Sorry I can't help you with your questions about estrace and the fertility monitor. I've only used OPK's while on Clomid and had no problems.

[gmb4503]

polkadot I also took estrogen with Clomid when I went to 100mg. I took it CD7-16. Unfortunately for me it didn't help. I still had a lack of CM and hot flashes.

[ktsb]

Mrs R I think you will be o.k. with BDing starting on CD 14. Clomid does tend to make you ovulate earlier but not by a huge margin and it makes you somewhat regular so CD 14 is right on track. I was Oing around CD 16-17 and on the cycle I got my BFP I ovulated on CD 14 so just a couple of days earlier.

[polkadot]

i may try the estrogen without any other methods of trying to help my Cm...if i notice that it seems to be drying me up...i will take the robitussin with it....and i am also using Preseed this month...fingers crossed :D

[KaliLily]

I have a fertility monitor..which I know test for the lutenizing hormone like regular OPK's and for estrogen. But since I am taking extra estrogen will it screw up my reading...i am not sure if i should use it this month or not?.

I have the ClearBlue Easy Fertility Monitor and it worked fine in detecting my LH surge. The only thing you may notice is an increase in the number of High Fertility days, but Peak Fertility should still be accurate.

[polkadot]

kim~ were you taking both clomid and estrogen or just clomid? I am worried that I will get false high readings when i am taking the estrogen and that it wont be able to read me or get my peak wrong...i will probably use it anyway along with the OPk's and temping...i just would like to see how it affects all three of the methods I have used to track myself....thanks for the input....

So i have a poll/QOTD?
On clomid, if you already O'ed on your own did you O:
1.Same as before
2.later
3.earlier

thanks in advance

[gmb4503]

So i have a poll/QOTD?
On clomid, if you already O'ed on your own did you O:
1.Same as before
2.later
3.earlier

3. Earlier

My cycles stayed the same though. I always have had longer cycles, but Clomid lengthened my LP!! I went from Oing later and a 12 day LP to Oing earlier and a 17-18 day LP!!!

[KaliLily]

kim~ were you taking both clomid and estrogen or just clomid?

Just the Clomid. I wouldn't think estrogen would cause a false postive for Peak Fertility, though. The monitor is looking for a surge in Lutenizing Hormone to indicate Peak Fertility.

As for the poll, I (usually) don't O on my own.

[polkadot]

I know the monitor will pick up the the LH surge right but the monitor also test estrogen levels...which mine will be higher b/c of the estrace i will be on from day 7-12 so...i will probably use it anyway...just becasue I read n the monitor handbook that Clomid will just give you more high fertility reads than usual and thats ok by me...;)

[MrsR]

has anyone taken clomid and had more spotting at the beginnig of your cycle than normal??

I ask becuase I am on CD 9, my last day of clomid, and have been spotting since CD 5. Normally I spot maybe one day at the end of AF but not for 5 days . . .

[polkadot]

sorry mrs r....no spotting here...i do have a question though...

I have been having a horrible headache that will not go away...do you think it will hurt anything if I take my rx for my migraine meds. I dont know what types of pain meds you can or cant take...


thanks

[KaliLily]

I have been having a horrible headache that will not go away...do you think it will hurt anything if I take my rx for my migraine meds. I dont know what types of pain meds you can or cant take...

I recommend calling the pharmacist or your doctor for this question.

[Baby Lust]

Lauren, You can take anything you want while you are on Clomid. Nothing counteracts it. Hope your headache goes away! That was my big s/e too! That and hot flashes! Ugh!

[isobel]

So i went in for my sonogram today and saw all these nice big eggs and clear follicles. Now I am just waiting for the egg(s) to drop. My biggest fear is that i won't see a color change. :(

[polkadot]

ok...so i was really hoping that the Clomid would kick my ovaries into gear...and earlier than usual. I usually O anywhere from cycle day 18-21 so i was hoping that I would O around 14-16 but i have NO signs of impending O, no cramping, no fertile cm, just me chugging along...So i guess my question is...should I have expected an earlier O or just a stronger one when I did O?

I have been taking opk's like a maniac scared to miss the O but they have all been -, i have been using my monitor too, its given me high readings for the last few days so i am just wating for my peak....

****tapping foot impateintly***** (we really need a smilie for that ;) )

[TazLuv]

Lauren, I actually O later on Clomid, sorry to be the one with that news. But it is just supposed to give you stronger O, not necessarily earlier. Keep tapping that foot! :)

[polkadot]

damn.....still tapping....:cool:

[isobel]

Well I never saw a darker line on this round of Clomid but since the lines got lighter the last two days, I am having IUI done in the morning. I have been having some (what I think) ovulation pains today so I am cautiously hopeful.

[Baby Lust]

Ask and you shall receive!! :D

http://www.llamasery.com/forums/images/smilies/tapfoot.gif

[polkadot]

amanda you rock.....


my temp has gone up...still really confused...i know there is NO way I have Oed yet....so until i feel pain associated with O... http://www.llamasery.com/forums/images/smilies/tapfoot.gif

[MrsR]

Lauren -- I am in the exact same boat -- I usually O between CD 18-20 (I also read that usually you will O within 5-9 days of your last does of clomid) -- well, CD 17 for me (8 days after last dose), my temp went up today but only a high reading on my monitor and a negative OPK last night . . . :mad:

Oh, and DH is leaving for a trip Friday so I am hoping to O tomorrow . . .

[Baby Lust]

Try not to put too much stock in the 5-9 days after your last pill. I consistently O'd 11 days after my last pill. I was not O'ing on my own, so that may play a factor in how much later I O'd versus someone who is O'ing on their own, but just listen to your body because you will feel O and just keep BDing! :) Good luck girls!! I'm rooting for you all!!


~*~*~*~*~* BABY DUST *~*~*~*~*~

[jodylovesscotty]

I agree, don't put too much stock in the 5-9 days after the last pill idea. I read the same thing and I have always been at least 10 days after the last pill. Also, I had some issues with OPKs so I wouldn't rely on them too heavily either, just BD every other day or more as you see fit. The first two cycles on clomid I never got a positive OPK even though temping showed I did ovulate (and did on my own before clomid). This last cycle I finally got a positive OPK:)

I do have a question though................ When taking clomid what is the dpo when you finally give in and say, I guess I should test I might be pregnant? When reading TCOYF before clomid, it said 18 days past ovulation and you are most likely pregnant. I am currently 16dpo (my longest was last month on clomid at 15dpo) and the only symptoms I have are very sore BB's and nipples. No cramps, no nothing (though I had cramps a couple of days ago and was sure AF was on her way.

[Patience]

jodylovesscotty I would test today (if you haven't done so already). That's a good sign that you've gone beyond your longest LP. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I hope you come back with good news. :D

[Baby Lust]

Jody, I have been wondering about you!!! 16DPO huh?? That's great!! I would test as well. I am a chronic early tester (10DPO). The cycle I got pg, I tested - until 14DPO and my LP was always 10-11 days, so AF was definitely late before I got a BFP! And trust me, I tested every day from 10DPO on and it took that long for it to show up!!! Good luck!! Keep us posted!!! :D

[jodylovesscotty]

Amanda~ I still haven't gotten AF and this is my longest LP ever 17dpo and on day 34. So I decided to test this morning (only held off because I know clomid lengthens your LP and hate getting let down). This is what I got. I know they say a line is a line, but I am cautiously optimistic.

P.S. The + line is darker in real life, couldn't get it well in the picture.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/jurbas/2ndgrade003.jpg

[Baby Lust]

Jody, I posted on LJ too but that is a line and it is beautiful!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! :D

[Patience]

jodylovesscotty Congratulations! Happy and healthy 9 months to you!

[polkadot]

Hey girls, I think i am finally Oing...but i am feeling almost like a burning sensation at times in my ovary area. Did that happen to anyone else?? Just wondering...had a + OPK yesterday then a slightly lighter but still + OPK again today...the monitor still has not given me a peak yet...so we will see what tomorrow brings...but either way I am sure i am Oing right about now...cause this is definitley in that area for pain

[Baby Lust]

My O pain wasn't a burning.. it felt like my ovaries were going to explode!! Ouch! It hurt! But the burning sensation might be your O pains. I'm sure they are all different! Keep BDing!! :D

[gmb4503]

jodylovesscotty Congratulations :D :D

[polkadot]

oh girls...i am so aggravated...i was sure I was Oing last night...but the mnitor is still giving me high and nothing else...i know that one of the lines is supposed to dissapear and the other to get darker when you get a peak reading but both of the line are the saem color...ughhh I dont know if i just wont O this cycle or what but it seems like we will have to keep on bding until i had some indication of O and we have to reschedule the appt...

uhgggg this is sooo confusing and hard

[Patience]

polkadot I'm sorry you're frustrated right now. Perhaps your O date has been delayed by Clomid. It happened to me last cycle and it's happening this cycle (I'm at CD 16 and no O yet). As for ovulation pain, I don't get the burning sensation like you described. Mine are more like a cramping sensation but only on one side. I generally only feel it on my right side. I dunno if that means my left ovary isn't producing eggs or I'm just more sensitive to the O pains on my right ovary. I hope you O soon so you can stop worrying about whether you've BD at the right time. Good luck!

[polkadot]

well this monring has confused me further. My temp is still going down instead of up...but i have gotten two + OPK's, and yesterday the cramping was unbelievable...if i had to go only on O pain i would say that I Oed yesterday.. so that makes it even more confusing...i will have to see what the day brings in cramping and O like symptoms. I know that had i not been on cloimd I would be about ready to O so i guess we will just keep on bding...and see what happens...we cant do it tonight b/c dh has his SA tomorrow but after that we will just keep on keeping on...what else can I do? This is so frustrating...if it doesnt happen this cycle I think my doc will up the clomid and monitor me for the next cycle so i may not temp or use the monitor...we will have to see....thanks for thinking of me...

[MrsR]

polka -- sorry this cycle is so confusing for you.

If it makes you feel better, even though my temp has gone up yesterday and today, I stupidly took another OPK b/c my O pains have not gone away -- yup, another positive OPK. Not sure what to do since DH has been gone since Friday, but I guess we will be BDing tonight when he gets back.

Ladies, could my trigger shot be causing the positive OPK???? I thought the whole point of the trigger was to make me O the next day -- why would I still be getting a positive OPK when I triggerred Thursday night???

[skb]

Clomid at 50 mg days 3-7 has worked for me. I have had a good lead follicle and my uterine lining is good. We have been diagnosed "unexplained" and are using clomid and follicle tracking to hopefully achieve a pregnancy. I am currently starting my 4th cycle and just a quick question. Did anybody notice if their side effects became less so with each subsequent cycle of taking clomid? My first 2 cycles I experienced tremendous hot flashes within 5 hours of taking the medication. I also had a large follicle develop earlier in my cycle. My third cycle I didn't have the hot flashes to the same extent. Less intense and less frequent. The follicle also didn't develop quite as early in my cycle or as large. According to my medical professionals I have responded nicely to the treatment all 3 times. I'm just curious if the reduction in syptoms cooincides with a lesser response to the medication. Essentially, can you become used to the clomid? We'll see how number 4 goes......

[Patience]

skb I think my s/e's have decreased because I've only experienced 1-2 hot flashes with this cycle while the previous cycles, I've had more. I had headaches with my first cycle because I took it during the day, but I haven't had headaches these last two cycles because I take my pills at night now. I didn't have any u/s, so I don't know about the development of my follicles. But that's an interesting point you brought up about becoming used to Clomid.

[polkadot]

So...i never Oed on the 50mg of Clomid last month...but i guess it would have been a wash cycle anyway since we are dealing with DH's varicocele....we are awaiting SA results which we will on Tuesday...we are not using the clomid this cycle...but i will be back when we do...:)

[CTs_Punkin]

Polkadot - Just wanted to let you know that 50mg of Clomid didn't work for me, but when they up'd the dose to 100MG to do the Clomid Challenge it worked.... Just wanted to let you know so that you don't give up on the Clomid.... it may just take a little higher dosage!!

Good luck.

[polkadot]

thanks CT...i figured as much would happen...we are taking this month off but hoepfully after the SA results we can start again...

I am not giving up ....i promise ;)

[dlj78]

Hi ladies! This is my first clomid cycle. I took it CD4-8, with Sunday being my last pill. Yesterday my temp was 97.6(high for pre-o) and I figured since I had a restless night's sleep that's why it was high. I took my temp this morning and it was 98!!!:eek: It has been on the warmer side in our room but it never really affected my temps before. Today is only CD12 and I usually don't o until at least CD 21. Has clomid made your temps higher? I don't know if I should discard these past 2 temps. Or should I just wait it out and see what the next few days bring? Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Thank you!

~Dana

[Baby Lust]

Hey Dana! Temps are typically higher on Clomid so your post O temps will also be higher. I was always worried about not being able to see a temp shift but there is still a distinct shift, even though your temps are higher. Good luck!!

[dlj78]

Thank you Amanda!! So I will just chill out and see what heppens:p I go in on Wednesday for an u/s so hopefully it will go well! Thank you again!

[mrsschu]

hello! i'm new to this thread; i tried reading the whole thing, but i didn't get through more than the first several pages (not because i didn't want to - i just don't have enough time right now). anyway, i could use some advice and/or personal experience to compare to mine.
i'm on clomid right now (50 mg), and i'm getting really sick. i do know of a couple of people who have gotten sick from it, but not exactly like i have. i have terrible heartburn. twice in the last 3 weeks, i've had what felt like food poisoning - horrible pain and then puking. sorry to be graphic.
i'll give you a little background. i first took clomid in december. it worked on the first month and i got pregnant, but i miscarried. this was my 3rd miscarriage (previously, i got pregnant on my own 3 times - the first time was w/my daughter - a completely trouble-free pregnancy - and the next two times i miscarried). after my 2nd miscarriage, i was tested and they found i "probably" have a clotting disorder, so with my last pregnancy, i also took heparin (which i will again if i get pg).
so, my OB had me try clomid this past december, because i had been ttc for 6months with no luck, and i do have irregular cycles. i was thrilled as it worked right away.
now, i'm seeing an RE, and he put me back on clomid last month. he said we should try it since it worked before. he also prescribed prometrium, b/c it may help me keep a pregnancy.
i noticed heartburn the first time i took it, but i didn't make the connection b/c i never read that it causes heartburn. now, on my second month of clomid this time, i'm getting really sick. the heartburn is bad, daily, and twice i've gotten really sick (sorry to keep saying that!). the first time, i thought i had food poisoning, so i still didn't make this connection. now i'm thinking it has to be the clomid. my theory is that it's similar to when a pregnant woman has bad heartburn/puking - it's the hormones, most likely. so, i think this is it. my RE's nurse said she's never heard of it being a side effect, but that doesn't mean it's not. ugh!
i am just wondering if any of you has experienced this. as of now, we're not doing clomid again after this. one more thing - if you have had bad side effects, were they throught the whole month or just for the 5 days you took clomid?
thanks - a lot - in advance.
i'm like a crazy woman, asking everyone i can about this. i am usually on lj, and i've bugged my friends there already.
i wish you all the best of luck!

[Baby Lust]

mrsschu, I did not have these as side effects and have not heard of anyone having them, but I suppose the hormones react differently in different people. As far as my side effects went, I really didn't have them until I was done with the dose. I suppose once the hormones made it into my system and took effect, the side effects began. They tapered off by the middle of my cycle. Sorry I couldn't be of more help! I hope you feel better very soon and can figure something out so you can get pg soon and not feel so crappy! {{{HUGS}}}

[Asha]

i have been on clomid for three cycles now. during this cycle, it was found that i have two cysts. for the first two cycles, my period came on cd 27. now, i am on cd 32, and still no period. i have tested, and it came out negative. do you think the cysts are causing the delayed period bc i thought your cycle was supposed to be very regular on clomid? i am testing again on monday or tuesday, but i am worried that this is a problem created by the cysts.

does anyone know about cycle lengths and clomid?

[Patience]

Asha When I was on Clomid, my O dates were delayed so my cycles were lengthened by 2-4 days. I'm not sure how cysts affect your cycle lengths. Hopefully you'll get a BFP instead of AF soon.

[Asha]

thanks patience!

[jessied1025]

Subscribing!!

I had an appiontment with my doctor yesterday. I had an HSG and everything was clear. We are currently waiting for the results of my DH SA. The doctor did RX for Clomid and estrace (estrogen) to start using next cycle. I am keeping some hope that I won't need to use it.

[pocahontas]

Hi ladies...quick question for you on timing. Does anyone know why there are some REs who will have you take clomid CD 5-9, some who say CD3-7 and still others who say CD2-6? Anybody got the logic behind the differences? Just curious...

[polkadot]

poca~ i think it depends on the doctor and the reasoning behind having to go on the Clomid in the first place...I am taking it b/c I O very late or not at all...so I take it days 3-7, I have heard of people taking it 2-6 and the other ways too...i think it all depends on the situation!! Hope that helps!!

[KaliLily]

poca~ i think it depends on the doctor and the reasoning behind having to go on the Clomid in the first place...I am taking it b/c I O very late or not at all...so I take it days 3-7, I have heard of people taking it 2-6 and the other ways too...i think it all depends on the situation!! Hope that helps!!

I O late or not at all, too, and I took it days 5-9. My current doctor wasn't really picky - he seemed to choose days 5-9 because that's what my prev OB/GYN prescribed.

[polkadot]

hmm...well poca~ then i have no clue what I am talking about ;) :p

I guess each doctor is different when are you going to start Clomid?

[pocahontas]

hmm...well poca~ then i have no clue what I am talking about ;) :p

I guess each doctor is different when are you going to start Clomid?

Hopefully NEVER! :D LOL But if never doesn't come soon enough (i.e. in the form of a baby this cycle)...then it looks like next month!

[Byrd's Boogie]

Hi Ladies, I'm on cycle day 15 of my first clomid cycle. I've had the hot flashes, but those seem to be the only side effects that I've experienced. I'm wondering if anyone has ovulated on clomid without having ovulation pains. I know it's supposed to give you a stronger O, so I thought I would feel something...:confused:

TIA!

[lissy]

Hi ladies! I'm starting Clomid for the first time on Wednesday and I have a question. I think it might be a silly question but I plan on taking the pill at night and I'm wondering if it'll cause insomnia if I do? Has this happened to anyone? I've enjoyed reading this thread and appreciate your input! :)

[jessied1025]

Bumping!!

Started 150mg Clomid this cycle for our 1st IUI. Just wanted to see what expereiences others have had.

[benoprin]

bumping

[love6598]

Question for anyone still in here: I am on 50mg of clomid this month (my very first month) and have 2 eggs that have emerged. My problem is lack of good CM. I am a few days from Oing but usually have great CM by now. Has anyone in here used preseed to help things along??

[jodylovesscotty]

I used preseed. That is the only thing my RE recommends.

[love6598]

hey girls~ ANother question!! LOL When using clomid, when should I start testing with OPK? I heard its so many days after your last pill but I can't find it now. ANyone know??

[jodylovesscotty]

My RE had me start opks on day 12. I took clomid from days 5-9.

[love6598]

anyone ever use robtussian or muchinex to increase fertile CM when on clomid?? If so did you have good results??