Clomid 3-7 or 5-9?

[Crypto1976]

What is the difference. I am on 3-7 but it seemed this was only down to the fact thats when I got the prescription?

 

[BizyBee]

It depends on the Dr. Mine typically has me take it days 3-7, but since I had to have a scan on day 4, I am taking it 5-9 this time around. Some say that it works better when you take it earlier. My Dr. just said that it has to be started by CD5 to be effective.

 

[Bsugary]

My doc prescribed cycle days 4-9, but that could be because I am already ovulating. I'm not sure but I heard the earlier you take it the more follicles that are produced, and the later you start it helps to mature the eggs....

 

[JASMAK]

I was on 5-9, then 3-7, and then they added an extra pill: 2-7

 

[AutumnSky]

I was told to take mine on days 2-6 when I took it.

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[Crypto1976]

I was told to take mine on days 2-6 when I took it.

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Hi Autmn Sky, did you get your BFP from clomid? XXX

 

[AutumnSky]

I was told to take mine on days 2-6 when I took it.

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Hi Autmn Sky, did you get your BFP from clomid? XXX

Yes; my 3rd round. Although, I also used preseed and Instead cups that month too. I already ovulated on my own anyway - the Clomid was prescribed to us to 'boost' our chances while we were on the waiting list for IUI.

 

[Crypto1976]

Congrats to you! I love good news stories.
I ov too, I have been prescribed to boost my ov while I wait for a referral. I am so excited! xxx

 

[Bsugary]

Congrats Autumnsky, hope you don't mind my asking... What are the instead cups and how does that work?

 

[Megg33k]

From what I've read, 1-5 produces more follicles that are less mature, 3-7 produces moderate amount of follicles at a good maturity level, and 5-9 produces significantly fewer follicles with excellent maturity. The down side I've seen is that sometimes the follicle(s) produced on 5-9 are almost too old by the time they are released if ovulation takes place later than expected. Many doctors use the 3-7 for the best of both worlds. Then, there are some that will use whatever they have had the most success with. The 1-5, I believe, is usually for other treatments, such as IVF... but don't quote me on that. I believe they do it that way to get as many eggs as possible.

@Bsugary: Instead Cups were first marketed as a menstrual product. They look like giant condoms that are very shallow. The idea is to insert it so that the top ring sits around the cervix and collects menstrual blood. The TTC community has rather adapted it so that it is inserted after the sex to hold the sperm as close to the cervix as possible... to "keep the soup in the bowl." I've attached a pic of one of mine. I stopped using them because I couldn't figure it out... they're kind of huge! The size comparison is a U.S. penny.

 

[puppymom32]

Good god that thing is huge I was thinking of like maybe the size of a dixie cup but that is crazy. I would have given up trying to figure that out too.

 

[brooklyn1]

I know, they do look huge...but once you put it in you can't feel it at all. You just pinch it between two fingers and stick it in- it opens up inside, and it seems to settle in the right spot. I've only used them a few times, but I have to say that it is a genius idea- keep the soup in the bowl rather than letting it all flow out as soon as you stand up.

 

[Angie33]

hi im starting my 3rd round of clomid and ive always taken it cd2-cd6.
to the soup in the bowl it looks a bit big i lay with a couple of pillows under my bum for at least half hour when i stand up i dont seem to leek

 

[Megg33k]

Awww... mine never "settled right into place." I "have a small pelvis" though... or so I've been told. It's the only small part of me... which makes me pretty sad. LOL

 

[Bsugary]

Megg33k, thanks so much for the pic. I truly learn so much from you guys! I'm thinking of getting some (especially since AutumnSky had such great results) but I hope I can figure it out to. Ill be glad to share if i can. I'm in 2ww now and af symptoms are arriving so I might be trying again next month. Thanx for all the great advice ladies and good luck!

 

[BizyBee]

They look very scary at first, but they really aren't all that bad. They fit into place and they are barely noticeable. I used them for my last 2 cycles (both turned out to be chemicals), so I know they helped me keep 'em in the bowl! Now if I could find something to make my bean sticky, I'd be on to something! xx

 

[Vici]

I took mine on CD 2-CD6. Seems this is more the UK norm and there are more varients in the US

 

[Crypto1976]

Hi Vici, how many cycles if you dont mind me asking before the bfp?X