Clomid Buddies (moved to LTTTC board)

[Ask4joy]

Welcome, Weebles! My doc didn't say anything about a trigger shot...wondering if I should ask when I go in on CD13?

Took pill #2 today (taking CD4-CD8). So far no side effects that I've noticed.

 

[sarah2211]

That's good to hear Joy. I didn't have any side effects except a slight headache on day 4 of taking it.

I'm CD 15 today and still no O. Temps dropped and OPK was ever so slightly darker. My CM has definitely dried up so I might try and get some muccinex and grapefruit juice today and keep using preseed.

I ended up taking clomid on CD4-8 because I had a really light bleed after provera and checked in with the specialist. By the time I got blood test results and the go ahead to start I was on CD4 not CD3 like I was prescribed. I've seen lots of people taking it 3-7 or 5-9 but no one really on 4-8. Initially I assumed 1 day would be no big deal but I hope I didn't ruin my chances.

 

[Weebles]

Ask, TBH I was feeling really hesitant about the trigger shot and almost turned it down.. In the end I decided to trust my dr and if he suggests something I will do it and if he doesn't I will not. It feels good to just leave it all up to someone else!

Sarah, when do you normally ovulate? Is this late for you?

 

[sarah2211]

Definitely go for it if it increases your chances.

Well I'm not sure if I do O. My blood tests and ultrasound suggest that I don't ovulate but I get a rise in my chart anywhere between CD 20-27. The specialist said I would ovulate between CD11-18 on Clomid.

My CM has gone back to creamy. I wish I was being monitored so I knew if there was something happening.

 

[Ask4joy]

I don't know why my doc prescribed cd4-8...but I've read other posts where women said it worked for them!

 

[sarah2211]

Oh Joy that makes me feel relieved! I couldn't find much about Clomid CD4-8. I read that 3-7 increases the chance of multiples of 5-9 increases the chance of a good quality egg. They also did a study of CD1-5 and found women who'd failed 5-9 had a good chance on 1-5.

I showed DH my OPKs and he agreed they're getting darker.

Joy, why did the doctor start you on Clomid?

 

[sarah2211]

Also, I took my last dose 7 days ago and the past 3-4 nights I've been really hot when I sleep and today and yesterday I've been having hot flushes.

 

[Ask4joy]

I was really hot last night too, Sarah. Headache today and felt more emotional yesterday. Not sure if its just me or side-effects. Anyone else need to pee a lot more?

 

[Weebles]

I start tomorrow and I'm curious about what side effects I might have. I'll update if I notice anything.. It'll almost be like symptom spotting during the tww. I'm more excited about this than I should be, lol.

 

[sarah2211]

I had a little bit of a headache on day 4 but I didn't need to take anything for it. No increased weeing that I noticed. I know it can make you emotional and give you mood swings. DH told me I wasn't allowed to turn into a 'Clom-a-monster'. I only started getting the hot flushes 4-5 after finishing my last tablet.

I'm CD 16 and no ovulation. My left ovary feels a little bruised though

 

[Rawan]

Sarah-I also read on some forums that some women got pregnant while on clomid 4-8, so i think you will be ok!
I will be taking my last clomid tonight, so far I feel ok, maybe a bit moody, and going for my ultrasound and bloodwork tomorrow.
Good luck everyone!

 

[Rawan]

By the way, I heard right after clomid, if we use opk, it might give us false positive? Anyone heard about that? I was planning to use opk tomorrow morning because tonight is my last dose of clomid.

 

[Ask4joy]

My headache turned into a migraine but I'm feeling better now after DH took care of me.

Weebles - now we get to symptom spot the whole month! Lol
Sarah - my ovary sometimes hurts during sex right around ovulation.
Rawan - I just read that you should wait 3 days after stopping clomid to use an OPK or you could get a false pos.

 

[Rawan]

Ask-glad to hear that you are feeling better! hope you won't experience more side effects.
Thanks for the info!

 

[sarah2211]

Rawan, OPKs aren't always accurate if you have PCOS. But I've heard lots of women with PCOS who use OPKs with accuracy on Clomid. I've never had a positive OPK. I'm CD 16 today and still a negative OPK.

Ask, this is a dull pain and it's not very intense. I've never had this before. I'm glad your migraine was ok. Try to avoid anti-inflammatories if you can!

Be aware that you can get side effects even after you stop taking Clomid. I'm still getting hot flushes.

 

[Rawan]

Sarah-hope your hot flushes will go away soon! And hope you get your positive opk soon!
I finish the last dose of clomid last night, and had ultrasound today, and they told me my lining is kind of thin, but they told me that's normal with clomid. I don't have pcos but I heard after clomid use, you can get false positive for a few days, I tried one opk this morning, and it was negative.
When I asked the clinic about trigger shot, they told me only if the woman can't ovulate on her own, then they will consider giving trigger shot.
Anyone had ultrasound done? I am a bit worried that my lining is a bit thin after clomid...

 

[Rawan]

Also, if clomid thins the lining of uterus, doesn't it increase the chance of miscarriage?!
Anyone knows of any supplement we can take to help with uterus lining? Thanks!

 

[Ask4joy]

Fx for you Rawan! I have an ultrasound on October 3rd.

Not sure if it's the clomid but I've been feeling very tearful/emotional.

 

[Rawan]

Clomid made me a bit moody too the previous days when I was taking it...
Ask-good luck on your ultrasound!

 

[sarah2211]

Yup I think emotional and moody are pretty typical Clomid symptoms.

I think I have a thin lining. My ultrasound a few cycles showed it was 4.7mm at CD30. It should have been at least 8mm. The doctor didn't mention it. I've been taking aspirin and trying to keep active. I'm not sure there's much more we can do. But it does mean if you get a BFP it might not stick.