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Hi BizyBee, Thanks, I have my fingers crossed for my second round of clomid
I am currently house hunting and have been looking upstate at the Stony Point area Hello Girls
Well cd11 today and day two of OPK testing
So far both have been negative but the lines are getting darker so hopefully I see a positive opk this weekend 
How is everyone doing?
Well I hope you all have a nice weekend!
Well cd11 today and day two of OPK testing
So far both have been negative but the lines are getting darker so hopefully I see a positive opk this weekend How is everyone doing?
Well I hope you all have a nice weekend!
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Well I am on round 3 of clomid - almost on to round 4 as the witch feels like she is lurking. I am hoping this is my month and trying to stay positive, just trying to be realistic as well. I think next time I will ask my OB to monitor me since I haven't been monitored at all.
FX that clomid works for you all!!! (and me too)
FX that clomid works for you all!!! (and me too)
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I took mine around lunchtime. I had some s/e with 50 mg such as dizziness, headache and hot flashes, I don't think any with 100mg and with 150mg occasional visual tracers and a hot flash.
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Oh no, don't say that I'm due to start it any day now!
Just wondering if I can join you ladies here?
I'm starting Clomid as soon as the witch arrives which should hopefully be any day now. I have a few questions if anyone can help?
I've been put on it for 6 months to start but have read that you can only take it for 6 months, is that right? I'm not taking anything with it you see and I've read that some people have Metformin or other things with it so don't want to get to the end of my 6 months and be told that's it!
Is any particular time of the day better to take it?
Can I drink while taking it (I'm not talking about getting legless ofc, just have a few birthdays coming up and wondering if I'll be ok with a couple of small glasses of wine).
If this doesn't work for me what's likely to be the next step?
Thanks for reading
Just wondering if I can join you ladies here?
I'm starting Clomid as soon as the witch arrives which should hopefully be any day now. I have a few questions if anyone can help?
I've been put on it for 6 months to start but have read that you can only take it for 6 months, is that right? I'm not taking anything with it you see and I've read that some people have Metformin or other things with it so don't want to get to the end of my 6 months and be told that's it!
Is any particular time of the day better to take it?
Can I drink while taking it (I'm not talking about getting legless ofc, just have a few birthdays coming up and wondering if I'll be ok with a couple of small glasses of wine).
If this doesn't work for me what's likely to be the next step?
Thanks for reading
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ignore me .. I fall into the bitter jaded and very broken category!!Its best taken at night .. late .. with water, that's the best way to avoid the side effects.
Generally metaform is only used if AF has totally gone missing (as far as I understand it)
6 months is quite a long time to be prescribed it, are they monitoring you? You might have a scan at the time of O to confirm its working and you are Oing.
I didn't drink while taking it as I didn't want to risk worse side effects/it not working. That said other have had a little drink with no ill effects .. so as long as its in moderation you should be fine.
6 months is the usual max ... but it can change depending on your f/s. speak to your Dr about monitoring etc ..
If it doesnt work .... ummmmm you would be looking at IUI/IVF depending on other factors such as your DH's SA etc etc
Feel free to PM me with any Q's
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Awww Farie, sounds like you've had a rough time on it??
Well I have the 6 months supply, my GP has told me to go back for bloods after 3 months for CD21 tests and then an appointment with her to discuss whether to continue the following 3 months or try something different. She gave me 6 months so I wouldnt have to pay for another prescription charge, she's really good tbf (specialises in obs/gynae things to which is very handy!)
Can I ask, what's IUI? And also while I'm asking, what's a lap and dye, I've read a lot of people talking about that today and can't quite figure it out!
Is a scan the usual thing to have while on Clomid then? I might have to ask her about that next time I go, assume it's to check that everythings happening as it should be?
What I can't work out is, I have PCOS but most months (according to the Ov sticks that you pee on) I do ov and I have told my GP this so not sure why I have been prescribed it. I've had CD21 day tests previously and she said they were "borderline" whatever that means.
Hope you're ok, thanks for answering my questions x x
Well I have the 6 months supply, my GP has told me to go back for bloods after 3 months for CD21 tests and then an appointment with her to discuss whether to continue the following 3 months or try something different. She gave me 6 months so I wouldnt have to pay for another prescription charge, she's really good tbf (specialises in obs/gynae things to which is very handy!)
Can I ask, what's IUI? And also while I'm asking, what's a lap and dye, I've read a lot of people talking about that today and can't quite figure it out!
Is a scan the usual thing to have while on Clomid then? I might have to ask her about that next time I go, assume it's to check that everythings happening as it should be?
What I can't work out is, I have PCOS but most months (according to the Ov sticks that you pee on) I do ov and I have told my GP this so not sure why I have been prescribed it. I've had CD21 day tests previously and she said they were "borderline" whatever that means.
Hope you're ok, thanks for answering my questions x x
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Hi there
It great your Dr is making the whole thing easier for you, personally I'd get the 21 day bloods done in the 2nd month of clomid (use the 1st month for your body to get used to it) Tjhat way you will know whether it's helping and have time to ask for a scan for the 3rd month if you want.
The scan thing shows the follicle that is developing and if there is more than one (clomid should produce more than one follicle ideally)
Best to ask for one ... its just a basic external ultra-sound
IUI is inter-uterine-insemination and is where they use a catheter to put the
up into the uterus and therefore nearer the target. it has about a 20% success rate.
Lap and dye
The Procedure
A small incision (cut) is made just below the
navel and a laparoscope (fine telescope) is
passed into the abdominal cavity. The abdomen
is then inflated to separate the organs and make
them visible. Another small incision is made
lower down the abdomen in order to enable the
surgeon to operate. At the end of the operation,
the abdomen is deflated. A stitch may be placed
in the small wounds.
A laparoscopy may be performed for diagnostic
purposes, in order to investigate the cause of
recurrent pelvic pain or disorders of
menstruation.
Laparoscopy is also used to investigate infertility.
A ‘lap & dye’ test involves the injection of dye up
through the neck of the womb using a fine tube.
Via the laparoscope, it is possible to observe the
flow of the dye out of the ends of the Fallopian
tubes, if they are clear. These tubes carry the
eggs from the ovary to the womb, to be fertilised.
If they are blocked, no dye is seen.
If you are having a ‘lap & dye’ test, it is important
that you are not menstruating at the time of your
operation. If you think your period may be due on
the day of surgery, please contact the secretary
to arrange another date.
Taken from a web site as i'm too lazy to type it out
I'd imagine the Dr has given you clomid to try to increase the chances by 'strengthening O' .. more follicles = more chances .. it also up's the hormone levels etc.
It great your Dr is making the whole thing easier for you, personally I'd get the 21 day bloods done in the 2nd month of clomid (use the 1st month for your body to get used to it) Tjhat way you will know whether it's helping and have time to ask for a scan for the 3rd month if you want.
The scan thing shows the follicle that is developing and if there is more than one (clomid should produce more than one follicle ideally)
Best to ask for one ... its just a basic external ultra-sound
IUI is inter-uterine-insemination and is where they use a catheter to put the
up into the uterus and therefore nearer the target. it has about a 20% success rate.Lap and dye
The Procedure
A small incision (cut) is made just below the
navel and a laparoscope (fine telescope) is
passed into the abdominal cavity. The abdomen
is then inflated to separate the organs and make
them visible. Another small incision is made
lower down the abdomen in order to enable the
surgeon to operate. At the end of the operation,
the abdomen is deflated. A stitch may be placed
in the small wounds.
A laparoscopy may be performed for diagnostic
purposes, in order to investigate the cause of
recurrent pelvic pain or disorders of
menstruation.
Laparoscopy is also used to investigate infertility.
A ‘lap & dye’ test involves the injection of dye up
through the neck of the womb using a fine tube.
Via the laparoscope, it is possible to observe the
flow of the dye out of the ends of the Fallopian
tubes, if they are clear. These tubes carry the
eggs from the ovary to the womb, to be fertilised.
If they are blocked, no dye is seen.
If you are having a ‘lap & dye’ test, it is important
that you are not menstruating at the time of your
operation. If you think your period may be due on
the day of surgery, please contact the secretary
to arrange another date.
Taken from a web site as i'm too lazy to type it out
I'd imagine the Dr has given you clomid to try to increase the chances by 'strengthening O' .. more follicles = more chances .. it also up's the hormone levels etc.
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Thank you. I'm going to go back to my GP after one month to ask about having the scan and getting the CD21 tests done in month two, doesn't seem like there's any point in waiting an extra month. I wonder why my GP hasn't referred me for a scan anyway??
Thanks for all your help
Thanks for all your help
Farie
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No worries
Most won't offer a scan .. I had to get pretty pushy for mine ... and I was pretty lucky it timed right to show O .. but its worth asking.
Make sure you ask about the 21day bloods at the very beginning of the 2nd clomid cycle to give yourself time to get it all booked in
good luck honey, plenty of ladies have got a nice big BFP after a month or so on clomid .. I'm the exception not the rule!
Most won't offer a scan .. I had to get pretty pushy for mine ... and I was pretty lucky it timed right to show O .. but its worth asking.
Make sure you ask about the 21day bloods at the very beginning of the 2nd clomid cycle to give yourself time to get it all booked in
good luck honey, plenty of ladies have got a nice big BFP after a month or so on clomid .. I'm the exception not the rule!Similar threads
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