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Empireceo

Hi ladies.  My best friend has been TTC for 8 months (she will be 35 next month).  She told me yesterday that her OB has discussed her going on Clomid next cycle.  I know that she has not had any testing done but she has been led to believe that Clomid is a miracle drug that will magically get her pregnant.  I've been around these boards enough to know there's some risks associated with unmonitored Clomid.  I just don't know what they are and I want to have all the info when I talk to her today.  Can anyone point me in the direction of some good resources that give all the vital info?

 

I want to avoid posting on this board more than necessary so thanks in advance for your help.

 

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Champs28

Ok also, clomid isn't a magical cure and presents with it's own potential serious risks (to mom and potential baby). This is why you should only take it if it's safe for you, you've been through testing, and your RE recommends it. Personally I wish I didn't have to take such a drug as there is some evidence linking it to autism in the baby. However, after extensive testing and trying everything possible before the clomid route, this is the path I must go down. Please tell your friend to be sure she's well informed, does her research and is following dr advice.

LindseyM2012

I'd like to support all of what previous posters have said.  Thank you for trying to get information from people who are experiencing issues with fertility and are getting treatments.  I hope you take this information to your friend and she really takes our/your advice.

As far as Clomid being a "miracle drug" (I know those are the doc's words, not yours): that is wrong.  Some people do not respond to Clomid (i.e. do not produce mature eggs).  On the flip side, Clomid is known to overstimulate the ovaries in many, which is actually worse than not responding in the long run because she runs the risk of losing an ovary all together (reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome-ohss/basics/complications/con-20033777)

Champs28

Great link @LindseyM2012‌

LindseyM2012

Champs28 said:

Great link @LindseyM2012‌

I love the Mayo Clinic.  They have information on most medical diagnoses and explain information in very simple terms.  I just trust it more than WebMD.

shirleymaeby

Good for you for looking out for your friend.  If the stories about the risks aren't enough to warn her off let me assure you that Clomid is no miracle.  I took it for 3 months with timed intercourse and another 3 months with IUI and I am still not KU.  It's not a one and done deal and the side effects really suck.  I cannot stress enough how much I hate hot flashes and complete psychopath mood swings.

Hollowvic

Basically what everyone else said. Tell her to go to an RE.

Empireceo

Thank you all so much! i took Naria's and ketchup's advice and gave her the printouts. She basically told me there was no way I could understand her feelings (fair), I'm not a doctor so what do I know, and tossed me out of her house. Three hours later, she called and we had a good cry together. I think she was scared that she was so willing to follow her OB's advice without doing any research, but I get why. I'm so glad I was able to giver this information and help her plan a better course if action. My sincerest gratitude and best of luck to you all on your journeys.

Champs28

@murrt‌ let me know if you need more info. I do volunteer work in autism research so I have a ton of info

WishUponAChild

You are a great friend, Thank you for being there for her.