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Clomid vs Injectibles

Isi Buttercup

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Hi ladies,

I'm just trying to decide what course of action to take next cycle.

My first cycle of clomid was in March....it was combined with HMG injectibles...but I over stimulated and it was a totally hellish experience. My next cycle of clomid was in May....and it was just clomid alone. I had no bad side effects, but produced just 3 good follicles: 2 were on my bad side (my left tube has issues) and 1 on my good side. But my DH was away and we couldn't BD at the right time, so this cycle has pretty much gone bust.

So....getting ready for cycle 3, starting on the 18th of June (or so). And just wondering if I should do injectibles (alone) this time....to ensure I get more eggs, and thus increase my chances?

Would be glad to get some feedback on which would be the better course of action to take.

Thanks ladies :flower:
 
I'm on my first injectable cycle as three clomid cycles on various doses failed to induce ovulation. If the last clomid cycle produced follies and it was merely a matter of not being able to time :sex: properly then I would say maybe try one more clomid cycle before moving onto injects. only. The injections are stronger as they stimulate the ovaries directly but don't think that necessarily means more eggs unless you're on super strength for IVF cycles. My FS only wants to see one (max 2/3) follicles becoming dominant anyway and if he sees too many reaching full maturity will make us use protection for fear of large multiple pregnancies (ie more than 3) and the dangers that brings! Hope that helps!
 
Thanks Fitzy :hugs:. I guess I'm just looking for a way ro maximize chances with my one tube. Hopefully, my doctor will have some answers for me on Tuesday.

Good luck this cycle hun!
 
Hey Fitzy!

I've been away from the boards but thought I'd pop in and do some reading on the LTTC boards. I see you started injectibles this cycle. I have everything crossed for you and really hope this gets things doing what they should and you get a nice ripe egg (or two!) and a sticky BFP!!! We are so due our turn soon :)

Are you still keeping up with acu? I'm still going but for the last 2 weeks my heart hasn't been into it and I haven't been drinking my herbs regularly. But as AF approaches (I'm already spotting) I'm jumping back on the wagon and gonna be more strict about drinking my herbs and trying to think positive. Going to meet with the FS next week to discuss next steps as 3 rounds of Clomid and no luck. I'm fairly certain I ovulated all three times but have a feeling that my eggs weren't super mature and therefore didn't respond to the little swimmers.

Hugs to you and I wish you all the best!!!
 

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