Clomid

Sweetest116

Wasn't quite sure which group to ask this...

My doctor is having me try clomid (50mg) next cycle.  I've been told a lot of different stories about others' experience.  A couple friends said they were monitored VERY closely while taking clomid.  Others said they were given the Rx and told to call back when they got their BFP.  Mine is the latter.  Should I be concerned? 

Background: Trying for #2, I have LPD.  Been taking progesterone but discovered it's not my prog level that's the issue, so she suspects the issue is in the corpus luteum.  She believes clomid will help the corpus luteum to mature before releasing the egg thus supporting my LP (and hopefully a pregnancy).

KC1212

I had 3 cycles of unmonitored clomid. I say give it ago (50 mg is a small dose) and see how you feel, if it works, etc. And if u don't like it go from there.

I had no issues with it (but we are MFI) so it didnt really help us.

The only time is was monitored was when we combined it with IUI and trigger

Sweetest116

Great, thanks for the advice!  My OB said 50mg was small, she called it a "little kick".  I guess I'll give it a go and see where we end up.  I'm at the beginning of this whole process (clearly), I had no issues with my DS just took some time... now I feel like my body is failing me.  Seems that's a common feeling though.

KC1212

Yes, it's like a small kick and IVF is like shooting a cannon. If your doctor thinks that is the kick you need then I say go for it.

My only thing with it was it gave me hot flashes. It was like November and I was wearing short sleeves and felt like I was sweating!

My cousin took it and said it make her weepy. So if you feel a little crazy on it - it's normal. I've heard it called Clo-mood!

Sweetest116

Oh dear... I'm a nice dose of crazy lately thanks to TTC #2, unmedicated, I can only imagine what will be unleashed with Clo-Mood!  Progesterone is making me the biggest raging b!tch in the neighborhood, so umm... yikes.

KC1212

I wouldn't be afraid to try it, though. At least it's oral and shots!

Gator_Bride07

The Clomid + progesterone combo has turned me into a walking time bomb. My mood can change at the drop of a hat. Last cycle, my PMS week was insane! I was mad at the world, snippy with strangers, and crying my eyes out in the shower. The dr upped my Clomid dose to 100, so I'm scared to see what I turn in to this month! I'm just hoping I don't get a PMS week this time, I want the BFP!

carlyrenee

I sent you a pm back:)