Clomid advice needed please

[angelmum31]

I have just finished my first cycle using clomid and am currently waiting for my af. My cycles are usually only 24-26 days long and I am now on day 28. I did a pregnancy test this morning but it was negative.

Anyway, my queries are:

1. Clomid made me ovulate late (day 18). Is this normal? I took it days 2-6. It seems that it, so far, has given me an lp of 10 days which is an improvement on before. Hoping af doesn't show for another couple of days to really lengthen it.

2. Has anyone else been seriously constipated since taking it?

3. My day 21 prog test scored 96.6 which I am assuming is ok? My fertility specialist isn't in clinic until middle of next week.

4. Does evening primrose oil work to increase cm? I have heard it can delay ovulation so is it worth taking alongside the clomid? I was very dry this month which is very unusual for me.

Sorry for all the questions and thanks for any advice

 

[lisap2008]

Usually women will ovulate 5-10 days after the last pill , its okay that it took till cd 18 for you.
96.6 is a great progesterone level, shows you ovulated one very good egg or possibly multiple eggs , your LP may be longer this cycle do to the increased progesterone. high progesterone can also cause constipation .
One of clomids side effects is drying up cervical mucus there are many supplements you can take to help it along but I would not take anything but vitamins on the 5 days you take clomid if you do it will make the clomid less effective.

 

[tinytummy]

Dry CM or no CM is one of the common side effects of Clomid. You can decrease your dose or stay hydrated. Drink lots of water. EPO certainly can help to promote the production of good CM. This is an essential oil that you take between the times of your period and when you begin to ovulate. Dosage of Evening primrose oil varies from 1500 milligrammes to 3000 milligrammes per day. But I would recommend having a word with your HV before taking it, to know a proper dose for you.

Clomid constipation can happen in some women who have a sensitive transit. You can take some fibre tablets to help thing along. Eat lots of fruit; even a bit bran flakes can help you sort out this issue too.

 

[angelmum31]

Thanks ladies, my temp is still high today so dont think af coming today, so an 11 day lp so far! That is so exciting as I have been as short as 6 days before (not sure if I ovulated without clomid...)

I eat loads of fruit and veg so just think I will have to sit this constipation out! If its due to high progesterone I can cope with it! I will pop to boots later to pick up fibre tablets!

Thanks ladies xx

 

[1nceUponATime]

I have just finished my first cycle using clomid and am currently waiting for my af. My cycles are usually only 24-26 days long and I am now on day 28. I did a pregnancy test this morning but it was negative.

Anyway, my queries are:

1. Clomid made me ovulate late (day 18). Is this normal? I took it days 2-6. It seems that it, so far, has given me an lp of 10 days which is an improvement on before. Hoping af doesn't show for another couple of days to really lengthen it.

2. Has anyone else been seriously constipated since taking it?

3. My day 21 prog test scored 96.6 which I am assuming is ok? My fertility specialist isn't in clinic until middle of next week.

4. Does evening primrose oil work to increase cm? I have heard it can delay ovulation so is it worth taking alongside the clomid? I was very dry this month which is very unusual for me.

Sorry for all the questions and thanks for any advice

Hey angel, this is my first cycle on Clomid too....I have heard that it does cause people to ovulate later in their cycles (some women I've seen even as late as CD 21)....I have noticed a decrease in CM, I just use conceive plus as a lubricant (sperm friendly). Your 21 day lab is a REALLY good number...My doctor told me she would count anything over a 5 as ovulation...but medicated she would like to see it at 15+. So, yours is way up there!!

FX you get your BFP! Baby Dust!

 

[angelmum31]

Thanks hun, my level is on UK chart, I think the UK level is much higher than US. How did you find your first round? How many dpo are you? xx

 

[1nceUponATime]

I'm waiting for ovulation to come actually! I'm on CD 7 today ...so now begins the waiting game to see if it works and I ovulate....I hope I ovulate

 

[angelmum31]

Ah I hope so too! I didnt ovulate until day 18, I was convinced it wasnt going to work after negative opks on day 14, then on day 16 I got strong positives, mot sure why it was so late though! Fingers crossed for you xx

 

[1nceUponATime]

Waiting is so hard...It's like waiting to see if I ovulate is just like the TWW to see if you get a BFP!