This is my first round of Clomid I started at 50mg and I took my last pill yesterday! YAY!! I did experience some moodiness and anxiety from the medication so that wasn't great, but it will be all worth it in the end if it can help my chances of conception.
I am feeling hopeful for this cycle and I was just curious if anyone else was on it and how their experience was/is!
Thanks
Re: Anyone else on Clomid..?
This is my question as well.
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This. I find myself more, and more surprised with the amount of women given this medication like its Advil without proper previous testing and cycle monitoring...
ETA~ has your SO been tested too? Male infertility is just as common.
TTC our #1 since '10
DX: Ovulate but not great follicles
DH SA:Normal-Low Count
Aug 2012:Clomid 50MG= BFFN ([1]Fol-17mm/Prog.-17.3)
Sep 2012: Clomid 150MG CD5-9 & TI= ??
You should be having ultrasounds? Is this your OB or an RE?
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I had all my BW done prior to being put on Clomid and DH's SA came back with great results. We also had been having unprotected sex for three years and been trying for a year before talking to my doctor. I think it's safe to say she did not hand it out like Advil.
She even sent more tests to be run on my thyroid because even though it was in "normal" range she wanted to check for antibodies. She has been very cautious and thorough during this whole process. I feel very comfortable with what she is doing. Thanks for your concern though!
.....a pelvic exam or an ultrasound? The only reason people get concerned is many doctors don't do the proper monitoring with clomid, and it can lead to a lot of problems. Speaking from personal experience.
Just for reference. Answer if all of this has been done prior to using Clomid?
"Before starting Clomid you need to make sure there is no male
infertility, no ovarian cysts, and that FSH and liver functions are
normal.
The following tests should be done before Clomid is given:
Sperm count
Estrogen levels
CD 3 FSH levels
Thyroid function tests
Prolactin levels
Liver function tests
Endometrial biopsy"
Yes or no? You are putting your health in jeopardy if you are not properly monitored before and during treatment.
Just thought you should know. Good luck.
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Oh this is good to hear! I wish you luck. I was on 50 last month. The results are in my siggy. This month, I was boosted up to 150. I have an u/s on Fri to see how we are doing.
ETA~I requested an HSG on my first medicated cycle because I was freaked by the idea there could be a blockage and Id be wasting time, money, and putting my body through it.
TTC our #1 since '10
DX: Ovulate but not great follicles
DH SA:Normal-Low Count
Aug 2012:Clomid 50MG= BFFN ([1]Fol-17mm/Prog.-17.3)
Sep 2012: Clomid 150MG CD5-9 & TI= ??
Great! I would push for an HSG as well, only because you have a limited number of cycles you can take clomid and if you find out you had a blockage later it would suck. You can always do it during a treatment cycle.
Good luck! I hope it works for you.
CLOMID: 4 rounds, 50mg + TI = BFN's. FEMARA: 1 round = no response
12-24-2012 : Laparoscopy, Softball sized cyst/endo/scar tissue removed.
Cycle #14 - Feb 2013 : 50mg clomid. Ovidrel Trigger. IUI on 2/14/13 = thin lining, multiple cysts.
Cycle #16 actively trying (May/June): Femara, TI = BFN
Cycle #17- #20 - Med/Treatment break, trying on our own = BFN's all around.
Cycle #21 - Femara, MORE Femara, Ovidrel and a Christmas IUI = BFN
Mine goes by the same theory. Said the 6 cycle 'myth' came from one study that studied ovarian cancer. A certain percentage of a certain group of women in that study had ovarian cancer and had taken x amount of clomid in their lifetime.
The Mob Boss
Birth: 10lbs 11oz, 21.5 inches <> 1 mo: 14lbs 7oz, 23.5 inches2mo: 18lbs 15oz, 25.5 inches <> 4mo: 26lbs 8oz, 27.5 inches6mo: 29lbs 8oz, 30 inches <> 9mo: 32lbs, 32 inches12 mo: 37lbs, 34.5 inches <> 15 mo: 38lbs 6 oz, 36 inches. 20.5 inch noggin18 mo: 43lbs, 37.75 inches 21 inch head2yr: 47 lbs, 42 inches. 21.5 inch head. Woah.
I really hope that it works for you!! I never would have imagined it being so much work to get pregnant lol but I guess I will be able to appreciate it that much more. I do O on my own right now and have regular cycles so I'm hoping that could be working in my favor. We shall see! I will check in to see how it worked for you bbg GL
I didn't respond to Clomid on 50 and 100mg and barely at 150mg so I was switched to 7.5 mg Femara (so 5mg is not the highest dose).
OP, I agree that you have had the proper testing before starting Clomid but you need to be seen for a mid-cycle u/s to see how you are responding or if you would need to cancel for too many follicles. CD21 b/w (which should be done at 7dpo) is not enough. You would also need to have a baseline u/s and b/w done on CD3 to check for cysts that could have resulted from taking Clomid.
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Exactly. My OB did the HSG as the first step before any meds. No reason to take them if it's all blocked up.
That may be the highest dose that she is comfortable prescribing. But that would surprise me since I've seen a lot of women take 7.5mg (the equivalent to 150mg of Clomid). Hopefully 5mg does the trick for you!
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
This and My RE also mentioned that Clomid thins out your uterine lining which would put you at risk for miscarriage if taken more than 6 cycles.
TTC since 10/2010 (Rhythm method since 2007)
September 2014 DX Hashimoto's; November 2014: PCOS IR
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DH (37) Sept 2012 SA Normal; October 2014 Mild MFI count 42 Million, Motility 36%, Morphology 2%. Clomid 50mg,
2004 Cyrosurgery, LEEP
July 2012 - October 2012 - Clomid 50mg W/ TI & Progesterone 3 mature follicles- BFN
January 2013 IUI #1 (900,000 post wash) Clomid 50mg, TI & Progesterone 2 mature follicles - BFN
February 2013 IUI #2 (1.3 Mil post wash) Clomid 50mg, TI & Progesterone 4 mature follicles - BFN
March 2013 IUI #1-3 (2.5 mil post wash) Clomid 50mg, Baby Aspirin (lining thinned) TI & Progesterone - 2 mature follicles BFN
April 2013 Benched due to cyst, May 2013 WTF appointment
June 2013 DH SA mild MFI break for 2 months to re-test; August 2013 - DH SA 36 Mil count, 36% Motility, Morp 2%
September - December 2013 - Mental sanity Break
January 2014 - IUI #4 switches to natural due to scheduling conflict Femara TI & Progesterone - 1 mature follicle - BFN
May 2014-June 2014 - DH Appointment w/ Urologist to check Bi-lateral Varicocele; 2nd opinion w/ another urologist - bi-lateral varicocele dx is slight no surgery
July 2014 DH starts clomid 25mg daily SA 53.8 Mil count, Motility 37%, Morph 3%;
September 2014 DH Repeat SA after being on clomid for 3 months 42 Mil Count, Motility 36%, Morph 2%
October 2014 Me: Hashimoto's DX, DH taken off clomid;November 2014 Me: new RE PCOS IR Diagnosis
December 2014: IUI #4 Follitism 75iu 7 days, TI, IUI & Progesterone, BFMFN
January 2015: IUI #5 Gonal-F 75iu 7 days, TI, IUI & Progesterone, Another BFMFN onto IUI #6
I have seen users have thin linings after one go, and I myself, (who is currently on cycle 6(7), my lining is perfect. So. Six in one hand, half dozen in the other I guess.
When I say 6(7), on my 5th round, I didn't respond at 50 (my first dose post baby) so my doc piggy backed on it with 150mg. My lining was 15. So. I will trust my RE group.
The Mob Boss
Birth: 10lbs 11oz, 21.5 inches <> 1 mo: 14lbs 7oz, 23.5 inches2mo: 18lbs 15oz, 25.5 inches <> 4mo: 26lbs 8oz, 27.5 inches6mo: 29lbs 8oz, 30 inches <> 9mo: 32lbs, 32 inches12 mo: 37lbs, 34.5 inches <> 15 mo: 38lbs 6 oz, 36 inches. 20.5 inch noggin18 mo: 43lbs, 37.75 inches 21 inch head2yr: 47 lbs, 42 inches. 21.5 inch head. Woah.
I was on it. I tried it for 4-5 months with no success. I stopped all meds and treatments last November. I needed a break because it was stressing me out. The first month on Clomid I had HORRIBLE migraines from it. I could not get out of bed for 3 days without throwing up. The following month, they reduced the dose and I would only get minor headaches. I did not suffer moodiness. Unfortunately for me, the medication did not work for me.
I hope you have a better experience with it.