Is this normal?

herewegoagain3rd

Hi ladies! I took a little break after our failed IUI. It was our last ditch effort because we have run out of money for now. So, for now, we are going back to strictly natural. 

Anyways, the reason for this post...last cycle I used clomid for the first time, also did a trigger shot and progesterone that I have been doing for months. When my period started it was very weird, never got heavier than a light flow and almost entirely brown blood. It only lasted 3-4 days with no cramping. Now, almost a week after it stopped I am having some pretty bad cramping, especially over my left ovaries, nausea, and mood swings. This is very unusual for me and I even took a hpt this morning to be sure. Is this a side effect from clomid? Do I need to call my RE? Any advice would be welcome. TIA!

lady_grey

Hey @Ttcnumber2withhypo !  Sorry to hear about these symptoms you're having.  I've taken clomid 6 cycles now, and usually the side effects only last until I ovulate -- they have never persisted beyond that or into my period or into the next cycle.  And usually I would get moody and hot flashes, maybe a headache, but not nausea or bad cramping. 

Could these be ovulation cramps for you?  I think I would call the doctor just to check in.  Hopefully it's just normal stuff!  Good luck! 

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Stepmomttcmy1

I did notice my unmediated cycles directly after a Clomid cycle had an earlier ovulation, I normally ovulate between cd 19-26 without meds, and my ovulation pains were intense.
 For a lot of women, Clomid thins their lining and they have lighter, shorter periods. My periods are always varied but I also took 100 mg of progesterone on my Clomid cycles so my periods were pretty heavy.
 You could possibly have a cyst, another lovely option with Clomid. I would call your RE and see if they could get you in to check it out.

FatPony

I didn't have those symptoms, but I can tell you that clomid can f*** you right up. I got anxiety from it; never had it before clomid, haven't had it since. So I would ask your doctor about it

Angelic789

Hi, TIA! I'm absolutely sure these are side effects of the treatment! And I'm sorry you're facing them. Some of them happened to me while passing ivf treatment with donor eggs. We passed 3 shots. Each time passed differently.
I agree with FatPony, consult you dr. You know, just to calm down with worries.

Good luck, hun! 

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Take care and good luck!

herewegoagain3rd

Sorry I never updated. I did call the nurse, she didn't seem too concerned. She asked if I wanted to come in for an US but that would have been $60 which we really don't have at the moment. She did say that if my next period is not normal to come in to get it checked out. 

I am still have lots of cramping mostly over my left ovary and pressure and heaviness feeling in my lower stomach. My breast/nipples still hurt and some other minor things. I am only cd 15 today so I know it is really too early to be experiencing anything like this.