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

[Hopeful42nd]

Babybaby2011- if you have to wear something like pad or tampon and you have red flow, then I too would call it cd1. If you only spot, like can get away with panty liner I'd wait. No you don't have to wait for the heaviest flow day or it'd be too late. Good luck

Mrs undy- those SA results are great! Do not worry, he passed with flying colours

 

[Mrs.Undy]

Yeah.. That was what I was asking.. Just thinking maybe my O's werent very strong. The anticipation is killing me!

Do you think if I don't get the BFP and go back to the doc that I should just say 'Can I have an HSG to make sure my tubes are clear?" Or how would you word it ? I don't want to make it as though I am stepping on his toes.

 

[never2late70]

Yeah.. That was what I was asking.. Just thinking maybe my O's werent very strong. The anticipation is killing me!

Do you think if I don't get the BFP and go back to the doc that I should just say 'Can I have an HSG to make sure my tubes are clear?" Or how would you word it ? I don't want to make it as though I am stepping on his toes.

Absoultely out right ask for one. It's your life! They should have no problem giving you one. It's usually one of the firsts tests order in infertile couples.

I saw my RE on March 8th (I am 41 and we had been trying for 6 months on our own) That day he did a Vag Ultrasound, labs, and labs/SA for my husband. He gave me a script for Clomid 100mg to be taken CD 3-7 and I had my HSG with him one week later. It's important to know what you're working with so you know how to proceed in baby making

PS..I am 16 Days Post IUI and BFN and no AF so my RE/FS just sent over an order for beta test! Wahoo! (I work at a hospital. Labs right down stairs)

 

[Mrs.Undy]

Ok. Thanks!

I had blood work done and he said it all looked good except I didn't ovulate. Not sure what all was tested.

 

[PuppyPrincess]

I can't get any of those test until August due to insurance. Would you still wait or start the clomid now and hope for the best? August seems so far away since I have been waiting 4 months already to get on the clomid.

 

[never2late70]

I can't get any of those test until August due to insurance. Would you still wait or start the clomid now and hope for the best? August seems so far away since I have been waiting 4 months already to get on the clomid.

Who put you on the Clomid? They should be monitoring you with Ultrasound to make sure the Clomid doesn't cause you to over/hyperstimulate. Also to make sure the Clomid doessn't thin your lining.

 

[scerena]

Puppyprincess- i get monitored so i was ok, I took mine before my hsg like I said in a earlier post but i wish I waited as one of my tubes were blocked but now I have two as I have since had an operation... Personally my advice is to get the tests done first OR at least be monitored on the clomid...

Babybaby2011- you are very welcome, gl

Mrs.undy- I would ask for the test personally as it should be standard procedure- well it is at my fertility clinc

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Just thought I'd pipe in here. I agree that people should be monitored on clomid as that's how it was done for me. However clomid is prescribed by regular doctors and gyno's as well for a few months prior to people going to a fertility specialist to fix ovulation issues. Generally they are not monitored but told what to watch for for hyperstimulation and will go back every so often to check in with their docs. It's been used this way for a long time. The fertility specialists tend to have monitoring more to watch the growth and how many follies, and as to when ovulation is occurring. The cycle day 3 ultrasound is used to watch for cysts that are large as clomid can cause them to become worse. The bloodwork helps determine if hyperstimulation may be happening and if lh surge is detected. Lots of places do things very differently. Who knows what's wrong or right, but I always wanted the best to pinpoint ovulation and get preggers!
As for an HSG, for fertility treatment the SA and HSG are the two starting points to determining an infertility cause. I also took clomid pills then had my HSG as the test must be done at a certain point in your cycle. Don't remember but I think cd8 or 9?

Hope that helps as I'm just spouting off my experiences.

 

[Mrs.Undy]

Thanks for the replies. I am seeing my OB. We have been trying for 6-7months. I called him to let him know my cycles were irregular and that I was ovulating late. I really liked how he presented me with a whole fertility plan stepping ladder. He is having me do the 21 check and then he said to call either way if I get BFP or not. He said if I don't then we will move on to the next step in the ladder which I do believe was the HSG and ultrasound. I do wish he would have done it first but I guess he was just thinking the first problem is with my ovulation. And since we haven't been trying for a year yet maybe he was given a round of clomid a go. I will be sure to get the hsg next cycle if no BFP!

 

[NMichMomma]

everyone
Nmichmomma- gl with your cycle oh is going to be happy having alot of bd men eh your daughter is beautiful by the way

Thank You!! She is my little miracle girl

 

[HiS_BABy_GiRl]

Hello, i took it starting on cd3-7. I am unmonitored as doc says i ovulate on my own. Just hoping that the clomid will just start the process i guess. The only bad thing i have noticed about clomid though is the rediculiousness of the hot flashes. They drive me nuts. They come at night at school at work. And they last like 5-10 mins. Doce says its normal though. But it will be worth it when i get my and am a momma to a healthy. Hoping we all get our soon...

 

[Chrismarc]

Hello, i took it starting on cd3-7. I am unmonitored as doc says i ovulate on my own. Just hoping that the clomid will just start the process i guess. The only bad thing i have noticed about clomid though is the rediculiousness of the hot flashes. They drive me nuts. They come at night at school at work. And they last like 5-10 mins. Doce says its normal though. But it will be worth it when i get my and am a momma to a healthy. Hoping we all get our soon...

Yeah i hate the hot flashes too, got them on my first cycle with clomid and getting them on my 2nd cycle with clomid. Nowadays it happens in the afternoon too! But if clomid is what it takes to get our BFPs then i'll endure it happily lol

 

[scerena]

NMichMomma- you are truely blessed how old is she?

His_baby_girl- yes the hot flashes are horrible I too have had a lot of them this cycle too! Especially in the car and at night it wakes me up! Yes all normal and will be so worth it when we get our hope the clomid give your ovaries the boost they need

Chrismarc- we are 1 day apart in cycles what mg and cd's dis you take your clomid?

 

[Chrismarc]

Oh Really? cool! Clomid Cycle buddy!

I took mine on day 2-6, 100mg. I don't know why my doctor prescribed 100 mg right away instead of just 50 mg cos I'm pretty regular. To think that 50 mg would be enough, maybe he wants to give a better ovulation boost.

Hope we get it this cycle!!

 

[babybaby2011]

Hello, i took it starting on cd3-7. I am unmonitored as doc says i ovulate on my own. Just hoping that the clomid will just start the process i guess. The only bad thing i have noticed about clomid though is the rediculiousness of the hot flashes. They drive me nuts. They come at night at school at work. And they last like 5-10 mins. Doce says its normal though. But it will be worth it when i get my and am a momma to a healthy. Hoping we all get our soon...

hi hun im not being monitored at all . just got told to look out for any out the norm signs and if it dont work go bak > i to ovulate on me own ao looks like were both same hun xx

 

[kookycake]

I am feeling SO hot on the clomid this time round, i didn't notice it too much last month on 50mg but fore sure on 100mg it's there! I have my scan on CD11 on monday to see weather or not the 100mg is going to make my ovulate, please please please please....

 

[scerena]

Kookycake- good luck with your scan I hope there are some nice size follies

Chrismarc- I hope that you catchy the egg this cycle ive heard of docs putting people on 100mg instead of 50mg, although they recommend to start on lowest dose to avoid over-stimulation, but I guess your doc has his reasons for starting you on that dose

 

[never2late70]

Ding Dong the witch is here! Got me on my way to work

It's ok though. I am actually excited to start round two!

That Clomid is one tricky/cruel Biiiatch! At least now I know what to expect.

I'm going to call my RE/FS at 9 and see if he wants me to stay on the same cycle days as last time with the Clomid. We will also be doing IUI twice in this cycle so thats exciting!

Prayers and Blessings to us all!

~Angie

 

[Mrs.Undy]

Never2late sorry to hear AF Showed up. Hopefully next cycle will be the one.

I also am experiencing hot flashes day and night but nothing terrible. Just mildly uncomfortable and only happens once or twice a day for a few minutes. It is definitely worth a BFP.

This is my first cycle on 50 mg and I am only sort of being monitored with a day 21 check. I really hope it helps me O sooner and stronger. Fx crossed for all of us!

 

[HiS_BABy_GiRl]

Its horrible when the flys in. Makes us all down. But just perk up a big because this just means you can start another round. Have you tried Clomid cd 3-7 or cd 2-6? My SIL tried clomid 50 mg 5-9, 4-8 and 3-7 with no luck, and on cd 2-6. That was what she needed. She got pregnant with triplets. Identical twin girls, and a little boy. She was considerd high risk but now has 3 beautiful babies Isabella, Alexia, and Rafael Jr.. Hope that this can help you.