The clomid thread- if you take clomid please join and ask questions and get answers

[Hopeful42nd]

I'm only on 25 mg....but I had SERIOUS painful (what I think was) ovulation! Intense!

25 that's a pretty low dose. I thought 50 was the starting point. I guess you could call it pretty painful. I get pretty painful AF cramps so it was pretty similar but more like i could feel a strong ache around my ovaries, and it hurt to BD.

The things we do for our children

 

[Lisa92881]

I know, I was totally freaked out when I couldn't find anyone on only 25 mg, and I was really skeptical that it would work....but it did!!

 

[elisamarie]

I've read a few things that suggest that taking clomid earlier in your cycle has shown better results. But Jme is right, taking it earlier produces more eggs and taking it later producers a more mature egg.

so which one would you ladies go for?? Now I'm confused and today is officially cycle day 1.. so i need to plan this out!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

I've read a few things that suggest that taking clomid earlier in your cycle has shown better results. But Jme is right, taking it earlier produces more eggs and taking it later producers a more mature egg.

so which one would you ladies go for?? Now I'm confused and today is officially cycle day 1.. so i need to plan this out!!

Did your doc recommend a schedule? I've heard of some ladies splitting the diff with days 4-8. I've also heard of people being instructed to take it starting day 2.
My fertility clinic always begins at days 3-7 as its given the overall best results so long as cycle length is close to the 28 day 'normal cycle'. But I'm not a doctor, therefore I cannot tell you what is best.
and hope you get it figured out

 

[jme84]

If your doc gave you a schedule I would go with his schedule.

 

[elisamarie]

my gyno prescribed it and told me it was whatever days written on the label, so I asked my doctor who said whatever was on the label. They don't really care, I'm not even being monitored, they just told me to go back in 3 months if I'm not pregnant yet.. which is why I want to get referred to an RE. Anyway, the label says days 5-9 but I really hated how my cycle dragged on for so long and my lp was longer too. I'll think about it and talk it through with my DH. thanks to everyone!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

my gyno prescribed it and told me it was whatever days written on the label, so I asked my doctor who said whatever was on the label. They don't really care, I'm not even being monitored, they just told me to go back in 3 months if I'm not pregnant yet.. which is why I want to get referred to an RE. Anyway, the label says days 5-9 but I really hated how my cycle dragged on for so long and my lp was longer too. I'll think about it and talk it through with my DH. thanks to everyone!!

I always hate to hear about doc's perscribing meds without really caring.
I hope they went over all the complications and side effects with you. You just need to be aware of overstimulation signs, vision issues/adverse reactions, etc. it's good you are doing your homework! I don't know if they will want to change your regimen from days 5-9 to earlier as I see you ovulated on that, plus it increases the chance of multiples. Look at it this way. Long leutal phase leaves a great amount of time for your fetalized eggie to implant!

 

[Helena_]

I think your lp and cycle length is great. I'm actually pretty jealous of it! I'll take some of your lp! lol

 

[elisamarie]

Thank you girls I'll just look at it with a positive attitude and try again! I can't wait to get an RE that actually cares!

 

[jme84]

I have to share my progesterone came back at 25(needs to be greater than 14) I am finally o ing

 

[Hopeful42nd]

I have to share my progesterone came back at 25(needs to be greater than 14) I am finally o ing

Congrats on O'ing! 150 mg's, I have no clue how you handle it, hows the side effects on that dose? On 50 I'm hating them!

 

[jme84]

Actually 150mg was not bad not too many side effects I did have a few head aches and very noticeable o pains but nothing like the last month on 100 mg I had horrible cramps from day 9 until like 28, I was worried I had developed a cyst and had doctor check for one. I think my body has kinda gotten used to it. The first month at 50 mg I was so dizzy and had bad headaches. I have a prescription for 200mg for the next two months. Fxd I get BFP and don't have to fill it.

 

[TryinFor1]

Actually 150mg was not bad not too many side effects I did have a few head aches and very noticeable o pains but nothing like the last month on 100 mg I had horrible cramps from day 9 until like 28, I was worried I had developed a cyst and had doctor check for one. I think my body has kinda gotten used to it. The first month at 50 mg I was so dizzy and had bad headaches. I have a prescription for 200mg for the next two months. Fxd I get BFP and don't have to fill it.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

 

[Sparklegirl]

ok ladies so im starting mine today, but what is the best time to take it, morning or night, with a meal or not... & what side effects can i look forward too????

 

[Hopeful42nd]

GL jme84! It's great to hear your okay on that dose.

Sparklegirl I take mine like 11 am. I tried night last month as ppl say you can sleep through any side effects and I had horrible insomnia and was overheating under the covers. I gave upon that and decided I'll deal with the symptoms during the day when I'm rested, and I take it with food as I get sick easily from
pills if not. It's really up to you and how it makes you feel. I can say I took in mornings when I got my bfp, not that that would really matter but who knows?

 

[jme84]

I have always taken mine in the morning. I think if i don't take it with food is when it gives me head aches. I take in am only because I am in the habit of taking vitamins in morning I am worried I might forget at night.

 

[Sparklegirl]

I have always taken mine in the morning. I think if i don't take it with food is when it gives me head aches. I take in am only because I am in the habit of taking vitamins in morning I am worried I might forget at night.

just saw that u ov thats really awesome !!!

 

[Sparklegirl]

ladies can you all plse assist me with this poll

https://www.babyandbump.com/trying-to-conceive/845554-cycle-length-clomid.html

all advice & input appreciated

 

[momwannabe81]

I took mine at 1am (i'm a night owl lol) but did in case i had side effects but i was lucky i didn't get any. But i have a question too. Did u all have O pains while on clomid? the only sign that O is approaching or has happened is sensitive nips.

 

[jme84]

I had o pains for about 48 hrs this cycle the day before o and day of o. I also get really sore nipples but I don't think I noticed them until day after o. I also watch my cm, cp and temps.