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I am on my first round of clomid days 5-9. I was wondering for those that get O pains...how long or how many days are you feeling them? I have been cramping on and off for a few days.
 
I cramp for about a day before, severely the day of, and then the day after. :)
 
Morning ladies

I don't really know where I'm supposed to post this question but as this is my first month on Clomid I'm trying here. I took 50mg on CD 2-6 and I ov'd on CD14. Today is CD30. I usually OV on CD10-11 and have a cycle of 26 days so the Clomid did slightly lengthen my cycle.

Please don't read on if you are squeamish...


Yesterday evening I started AF (very very light) and there hasn't really been much overnight either. But I got up to go to the loo at about 6am and when I wiped first time there were tiny little clumps/clots which doesn't worry me, but I wiped again and this time there was a large clot about 2 inches long. It kind of looked a bit like chopped liver or snot. And it was also quite dark coloured, not the usual AF colour. Exactly the same thing happened just now. I have done a FRER test this morning just to be sure and that was BFN so I'm not pregnant. But I also feel dizzy and light-headed so I'm a bit concerned though I haven't got a temperature.

Is it just coincidence that is happening after taking Clomid for the first time this month? Can anyone help with what might be happening. I'm feeling scared as this just doesn't seem normal.

Thanks for reading if you got this far!

xx
 
I got that this time, my second round of clomid. My first round was very light and just weird but this time it was pretty clotty (gross, I know) and some were rather large clots. I would say normal. :flower: If it starts to really alarm you, or hurt, then you might want to call you doc just to make sure. :)
 
Thanks for your reply hun. I guessed it would probably be the Clomid affecting things. It's settled down now anyway so I'm not feeling so panicked!

I hope Clomid does the trick for us both and to everyone else on it!

x
 
Hey there ladies. I'm on my last day of my day of clomid for this cycle. I haven't had too many side effects. The only one I've really noticed today and yesterday was hot flashes and a dull headache.

Questions:
- Do these symptoms continue for a few days after you finish taking the pills? Or will things go back to normal in a couple of days?
- Do you take yours in the morning or at night? I've been taking mine at night because I've heard it helps that you sleep through the symptoms. But I also thought I read somewhere that it's more effective if you take in the morning? Any thoughts?
 
I get night sweats after the last Clomid pill, up through O or even thru luteal phase. With Clomid my O is more pronounced, so I feel cramping, bloating, emotional, burpy, etc from before O thru luteal phase...
 
I get night sweats after the last Clomid pill, up through O or even thru luteal phase. With Clomid my O is more pronounced, so I feel cramping, bloating, emotional, burpy, etc from before O thru luteal phase...

Yes the night sweats! Ah. Well good to know what to expect, even if it means a few restless nights of kicking the covers on and off all night long.
 
Hey ladies...sorry for the rant but I need some advice from you ladies...I posted this elsewhere but not many replies....I thought this may be the best place to ask......This TWW is driving me insane! I have been TTC since June, so this is my 6th cycle. I started seeing an RE this cycle due to my age (34) and the fact that I was concerned about the fact that ever since I came off the pill in June, I have been spotting 4 days before AF. I found out that I had a bacterial infection, and low progesterone levels. He said that I am ovulating, but my level was about an 8 when then like to see over 10. Other than that, they have not found any issues. I had a hysterosonogram this cycle before O as well. That came out normal. DH has not been tested yet, but I will convince him to do so if I end up not preggo this cycle. I was put on clomid for the first time this cycle 50 mg, days 5-9, for the low progesterone and otherwise unexplained infertility. We only were able to BD twice in my fertile time this cycle, which bummed me out but hey...it does only take once! I get O pains every cycle, but this cycle it was worse than it has ever been because of the clomid. I had them all day and night on CD 13 (had a positive OPK the afternoon of CD12) and then the morning of CD 14, the pains were gone. I do not temp so I decided to call CD14 as O day since it was two days after the first positive OPK and also the day after the pains. So, that makes CD15 most likely 1 DPO. I am 11 DPO today and have been testing with a FRER every couple days. I got BFN on 8 DPO and then again this morning with FMU at 11 DPO. I hate that FRER's now have white/shadow lines!! I'm trying not to read into it but both days I had a darker shadow line that I have in cycles past. Just for the heck of it, I have been using OPK's too to keep my POAS addiction at bay and they are negative, but the test line keeps getting a little bit darker each day. It is still definitely lighter than the control line, but it is very visable. I know that doesn't mean anything, but in past months that I have tested with OPK's in the TWW they were always stark white. I am also aware that maybe the clomid is doing this to me...ugh!! The other weird thing is that I have not spotted yet!!! I spot every month at 10 DPO without fail and I am 11 DPO today and still nothing. Crazy me even used a tampon quick to make sure and still nada!! I hate clomid if it is playing tricks on me! The only symptoms I have had so far is sore nipples since 2 DPO that have progressed to sore bbs in the last few days. I also have had some twinges in my lower abdomen as well. I had a blood test to track my progesterone level on Saturday and so I am hoping that the doctor calls me today and tells me that my progesterone has been improved by the clomid!! I am assuming that it has since I have not spotted yet and the sore bbs as well. But, I need confirmation! Do I still have a chance ladies?? Or, is a negative FRER on 11 DPO mean I am pretty much out? I know I am not technicaaly out until AF shows, but are my chances slim??? Also, other ladies out there who have been on clomid for low progesterone, did it stop your spotting this soon?? Does this mean that my AF will be delayed even though I O'ed on time? I thought the only reason clomid can cause a late AF is because of a late O.....Sorry for my rant ladies but I am going crazy and just want one or the other to show up ASAP!!! If I am not preggo (chances are that is the case) then I really need AF to show up on time because my DH has a work trip that will get in the way of us trying next cycle if I am late!!! Any advice ladies??? How are you all getting on??
 
Hey there ladies. I'm on my last day of my day of clomid for this cycle. I haven't had too many side effects. The only one I've really noticed today and yesterday was hot flashes and a dull headache.

Questions:
- Do these symptoms continue for a few days after you finish taking the pills? Or will things go back to normal in a couple of days?
- Do you take yours in the morning or at night? I've been taking mine at night because I've heard it helps that you sleep through the symptoms. But I also thought I read somewhere that it's more effective if you take in the morning? Any thoughts?

Hello Daydream,
I was put on my first round of Clomid earlier this month. I am now on CD 20,
I was taking Clomid 50mg on CD 5-9. I also have hot flashes and a headache almost everyday that I took the Clomid. Once I finished the medication those side effects stopped. I have read other have mood swings, but I didn't. I did notice that my face started breaking out and is still breaking out more then usual. I dont know if this is related, but I hate it! I did alot of reading before taking it and and there was alot of stories I read where women had bad hot flashes and they took the pill at bedtime. I guess we are all different and you gotta do what works for you.
Best of luck to you!
Happy Holidays
Jai Me:thumbup:
 
AFM: 4dpo...i feel like a cow today, I'm so bloated! I am gassy and have AF like back cramps. I keep getting weird little pains in my abdomen as well. Could any of this be from the clomid?
 
Today is my first day taking Clomid 50mg CD5-9. Has anyone had any side effects from Clomid that make you feel like you worked out for a gazillion hours??? My body hurts so bad!!
 
@ haj624: you are 4dpo already? (I guess 5dpo today!) when will you be testing?

@Trying: I have heard some girls have taken it on CD2-CD6. I guess to try making OV come sooner?

@kcoennen: I haven't had the particular symptom you describe but I have had back pain (lower), lower abdomen pain (before OV, while I am OV and after) and some head aches. I think symptoms could be slightly different for everyone, or, could you be getting a cold?
 
@inpeghttc:You don't have to apologize for ranting, we all do it at some point and that is the reason for the forum to exist! :hugs:
How are you feeling today?

I wanted to ask you: how long are your cycles? Clomid will make your cycles shorter if they are too long or make them longer if they are too short. Yes, Clomid does play some tricks on people, so I would suggests you start taking your temp next cycle (if you don't get your BFP this time) so that you know what is going on. Las cycle I got a +OPK 5 days after my CBFM told me I OV. Very confusing. :dohh:

:hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs:
 
Thanks for the response!! I am usually around 26-28 days. I am 12 DPO today and am pretty sure I am out because I got anotehr BFN on a FRER and I used a tampon to see if spotting may start soon and there was a l ttle bit of pink on the tip...Grrr!! I just hope AF shows up full flow soon so that I can get on with clomid cycle 2! I am hoping that the fact that nothing has hot my liner yet and I am 12 DPO when I am used to seeing spotting from 10 DPO on means that my progesterone has improved...I am still waiting to hear back from my RE's office on what my CD23 bloods showed....ugh...anyway, thanks for asking!
 
@ haj624: you are 4dpo already? (I guess 5dpo today!) when will you be testing?

@Trying: I have heard some girls have taken it on CD2-CD6. I guess to try making OV come sooner?

@kcoennen: I haven't had the particular symptom you describe but I have had back pain (lower), lower abdomen pain (before OV, while I am OV and after) and some head aches. I think symptoms could be slightly different for everyone, or, could you be getting a cold?

Yes, I o a few days early this month. I have a question for you...does your doctor check if you ovulated?
 
Does anyone take their clomid cd2-6?

Hi hun

I'm 50mg CD 2-6. The clomid actually made me ov later than I usually do. Ov for me is normally around CD10-11 on a 26 day cycle but this first month on clomid I ov'd on CD14 (which I guess is more where it should be?) and my cycle was 30 days. My specialist prescribed it because he said I AM ov'ing but it's not as strong as it could be. My age is against me though cos I'm 40 now. I will be having bloods done again after clomid cycle 3 to see if my follicles are now super-charged!!

How long have you been on it?
 
Does anyone take their clomid cd2-6?

Hey, I take 50mg cd2-6. I am on my third cycle. 1st cycle I ovulated on day 19, 2nd cycle didn't ovulate and currently on my third (day 12). Did you ovulate in your earlier cycles?
 
Angelic and ksp:

I have been on clomid for three cycles now. This is my third one and I am waiting to ovulate. Oh yes, I sure did ovulate my first two times! First cycle I took it 3-7, ovulated cd15 with a progesterone level of 17.2 but bfn. Second cycle, took it 3-7 and ovulated cd17 with a level of 23 at 3dpo but bfn. So this cycle, I took it 2-6 in an attempt to move up my ovulation because DH is gonna be out of town December 4-8 when I was due to ovulate December 5, right in the middle of that time. He is leaving on cd14 so I am praying that I at least get a positive OPK cd14 so I can still have some kind of shot for December.

Thank both of you for answering my question. I wasnt ovulating after birth control, that is why I had to be put on it. I think I have PCOS but I am a horrible self diagnoser and 90% of the time I am wrong. According to all my bloodwork and u/s the DR doesnt think there is PCOS either. I also think something is wrong with DH sperm. Lol. I keep coming up with awful reasons as to why we havent gotten pregnant yet. Didnt think it was gonna take me more than 7 months!
 

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