Monitoring on Clomid

vivalashouston

Just back from my OB/GYN. Today she monitored my Progesterone levels through blood testing. I asked her about an u/s, but she said that really won't tell her anything right now--she's just looking to see if I ovulated to know what the next dose should be. For those who are being monitored via u/s, what are they looking for?

We go to the RE April 8, so we'll probably be monitored more closely that way anyway.

Mrs.LisaP

Usually when you get u/s monitoring on clomid they are around CD 10-14 to see how many and how big your follies are, to see how soon you will O, to check your lining (clomid is notorious for causing thin lining which cant support a pregnancy), and if using a trigger shot, see how long unitl that happens.

ladychicago

if today is 7dpo (the day they usually do the progesterone b/w) then an u/s today isn't critical.     the u/s usually happen on CD3 (to check for cysts) and then CD10-14 to check on your follicle development and measure your uterine lining.    so i don't think you should be concerned that today was just b/w.  

good luck!

jastl32

So - what do they specifically check for CD21-23?

ladychicago

jastl32:

So - what do they specifically check for CD21-23?

 

typically just your progesterone levels to make sure you ovulated and that they are sufficient to support a pregnancy.    

vivalashouston

Thanks, guys! Now I feel better! As much as I'm already overwhelmed with the constant testing and checking, I don't want to feel like I'm missing out on anything that we could/should be doing.

My understanding was that CD 21 testing (that I had done today) is the progesterone check that lets her know if I did indeed ovulate on the Clomid, and if she maybe needs to up the dosage for the next round. 

I did have blood work done on CD 3 and an u/s on CD 6.

mrspresley

vivalashouston:

My understanding was that CD 21 testing (that I had done today) is the progesterone check that lets her know if I did indeed ovulate on the Clomid, and if she maybe needs to up the dosage for the next round. 

I did have blood work done on CD 3 and an u/s on CD 6.

the progesterone needs to be done at 7dpo not CD21 unless you actually O'd on CD14... many women O on other days of their cycle so if you O'd on CD18 then going in on CD21 for this would give you a falsely low #

MaybeBabyTime

agree with everyone else....cant think of anything to add

jehnm

I'm on Clomid and just had my progesterone check yesterday and the results back today.  My MD checks on cycle days 23-25 and yesterday was cycle day 24 for me.  He said he wants it to be above 15 and mine was at 22.7 so at least I feel like this is one test I passed and maybe we won't have to up Clomid, I'm only on 50mg right now and had three good size follicles.  I agree that there is so much to continue to learn as we go along.

 Good luck!