Clomid

leashe1220

Trying clomid for the first time next month. Who has it worked for?

Davie813

Hi and welcome.  You might get more answers to this on pg > 35.  Some of us do already have children, but we're all obviously still trying this time around.

MARISAV77

I've been on clomid for 4 cycles in the past, it made me ovulate but just never got pregnant! Good luck to you!

ciaranotthesinger

I just finished my first cycle on 50mg of clomid for days 3-7.  All I can say right now (in my TWW) is that my ovaries were definitely swollen on both sides (left is my dominant one), I was super bloated and ovaries where achy.   No other side effects that I noticed. Then after I O'ed, it all went away.  I'm unmonitored, but my OB did all the blood tests, sperm test etc and everything came back normal, so then prescribed clomid.  I will have to go in for a CD21 blood test (I have a regular cycle).  So will wait and see.  I hope I get twins and get this over with LOL. 

CML11

Just as @NariaDreaming‌ stated, Clomid is a serious medication that has A LOT of risks if you are taking it without being properly monitored.
Have you had your HSG done? All the Clomid on Earth will not help you get pregnant if your tubes are blocked.
Has your DH got his SA done?
Have you had an ultrasound to check your uterine lining? Clomid will thin your lining, if you already have issues with thinning, then you could be doing permanent irreversible damage that could leave you unable to become pregnant.

I don't mean to scare you, just to inform you OBs hand out Clomid like candy. You should be seeing an RE who has the proper training in infertility that will monitor you properly.
Hope this helped

ciaranotthesinger

I know the risks of being unmonitored and I'm not scared.  And to answer your questions, yes, SA was done on DH - A++ to his swimmers, I've had a Transvaginal U/S prior to Clomid, all is normal, no signs of cysts, uterine lining fine.

I have not had an HSG yet, but if the first 3 cycles on Clomid don't work, then I will do one.

Obviously I'm not saying do it unmonitored, just saying that everyone needs to feel comfortable whether monitored or not and to understand the risks involved.

But I do thank you for worrying

gscoville

ciaranotthesinger said:

I know the risks of being unmonitored and I'm not scared.  And to answer your questions, yes, SA was done on DH - A++ to his swimmers, I've had a Transvaginal U/S prior to Clomid, all is normal, no signs of cysts, uterine lining fine.

I have not had an HSG yet, but if the first 3 cycles on Clomid don't work, then I will do one.

Obviously I'm not saying do it unmonitored, just saying that everyone needs to feel comfortable whether monitored or not and to understand the risks involved.

But I do thank you for worrying

Oh honey, you're doing things so backwards here you should be scared.  The HSG is supposed to be done BEFORE you start clomid, regular ultrasounds cannot detect tube blockages or uterine abnormalities - it's the dye and special nature of HSG that can do that.  You could have a blocked tube or tubes and taking all the clomid in the world won't help your situation, meaning you're wasting three of your lifetime max of 6 clomid cycles right off the bat.  That's scary, that a supposedly reputable doctor would recommend this!

ShortStuff

I'm not going to tell anyone what they should or shouldn't do, but I am going to share my experience with Clomid. I did 2 rounds of Clomid after all proper testing. I did not get a BFP either time. What I did get was some serious ovarian cysts and a uterine lining of 0.1mm.... not cool. My doctor said no more clomid for me.

ciaranotthesinger

Ladies, I am still comfortable with my decision.  The doctor did make the recommendation of doing the HSG first, I said no and she was okay with my decision as I pose a low risk for complications on clomid. 

Obviously there are reasons why some people may choose to do clomid before HSG...consider how much being monitored costs with all the U/S as well as an HSG.  

And as appreciative as I am with you ladies sharing your experiences, I also considered the facts, which no one has mentioned yet.  Only 8%-10% of people who go on Clomid get cysts (usually those who have had prior infections, scars etc) and 2% of all pregnancies are tubal pregnancies.  So I will take my chances and see what the results are after the first cycle.  

gscoville

ciaranotthesinger said:

Ladies, I am still comfortable with my decision.  The doctor did make the recommendation of doing the HSG first, I said no and she was okay with my decision as I pose a low risk for complications on clomid. 

Obviously there are reasons why some people may choose to do clomid before HSG...consider how much being monitored costs with all the U/S as well as an HSG.  

And as appreciative as I am with you ladies sharing your experiences, I also considered the facts, which no one has mentioned yet.  Only 8%-10% of people who go on Clomid get cysts (usually those who have had prior infections, scars etc) and 2% of all pregnancies are tubal pregnancies.  So I will take my chances and see what the results are after the first cycle.  

Well my loss in 2013 was ectopic, I had absolutely no prior infections, no scars, nothing to indicate I would have a blockage.   And I lost my entire right tube in the emergency surgery to save my life after an hour long sirens-on ambulance ride to the city.  Never thought it'd happen to me either, I had a textbook healthy pregnancy many years ago so assumed all was well with me, but apparently not.  I just can't believe an actual professional recommended to go ahead without the HSG.  That's why you should never to clomid with an OB, they are not actually qualified or trained for fertility work.  But I guess if you want to stick your head in the sand while you play truth or dare with your future fertility that's your problem I guess.  

daydreamernyc

@IFinTN‌ and @gscoville‌ I will echo what you said. I'm usually on the infertility board but came around here and saw this posting. Now, everything is completely up to you and you dr. but in will share my story. I've been on 6 rounds of clomid and clomid is not fun. 

The 2nd cycle was successful but was ectopic. I had a horrible experience. It was caught before it ruptured so I went into surgery within hours of confirmation (not quite emergency but close) where they saved my tube but removed the pregnancy. Then for the next 2-3 weeks I was in considerable pain which I was told was just my body miscarrying. 

The sh*t hit the fan when I left work early because of cramping (again), was home and the woke up on the hardwood floor, alone and with a concussion. I couldn't stand and barely made it the the phone. Turns out I had been bleeding internally for over 2 weeks and lost half of my blood. Off to the emergency room where I had immediate surgery and blood transfusions to save my life. Just want to say that again, to save my life!

I'm not saying this will happen to you but rather sharing my story to provide context as to why this process is a serious process and you need the right support and monitoring. 

bearfootz

You've already had the lecture so I'll leave that part alone.

I tried clomid, I did not have any luck and had some bad side effects.  I also tried letrozole. I do not recall any side effects and it was very inexpensive.  I became pregnant on cycle 2, unfortunatley, I had a m/c but that is not related to the meds. The RE did monitor each cycle to avoid hyperovulation.