First time getting serious

LnR70707 · March 2010

lockhem:

Sorry guys, I was posting while on lunch break from work on my phone and it would not let me type in the body of the message without the caps lock. Also was the reason why I was using text talk because it's just natural when I'm not on the computer. The extra boost mentioned was actually the words that my OB/GYN used when she explained to me why it is actually used when trying to conceive. As for how long I have been TTC, it's been on and off for the past year. I mentioned it to the OB/GYN during the preconception checkup that we never used protection so if it was to happen it would happen. She was the one who suggested the Clomid after the ultrasound came back normal. I was just trying to find out if there was anything extra I might need to do help with the success of the medicine. I don't take the first dose for another two days and was just looking for some support. I was not looking for downgrading remarks. Thought this was a board where we could just express ourselves and look for some support from others going through the same thing.

If you had explained you were posting from a phone it might have helped. And it isn't that hard to type "the" instead of "da".

There is a lot you need to do, starting with bloodwork to check your hormone levels. You will also need ultrasounds and bloodwork throughout your cycle. If your doctor didn't explain everything you need to know, find a new doctor.

MSC03 · March 2010

lockhem:

Sorry guys, I was posting while on lunch break from work on my phone and it would not let me type in the body of the message without the caps lock. Also was the reason why I was using text talk because it's just natural when I'm not on the computer. The extra boost mentioned was actually the words that my OB/GYN used when she explained to me why it is actually used when trying to conceive. As for how long I have been TTC, it's been on and off for the past year. I mentioned it to the OB/GYN during the preconception checkup that we never used protection so if it was to happen it would happen. She was the one who suggested the Clomid after the ultrasound came back normal. I was just trying to find out if there was anything extra I might need to do help with the success of the medicine. I don't take the first dose for another two days and was just looking for some support. I was not looking for downgrading remarks. Thought this was a board where we could just express ourselves and look for some support from others going through the same thing.

Listen--clomid is often prescribed for the wrong reasons and YES there are very serious side effects. Are you aware of what the drug actually does? It's not for an "extra boost" if you're already ovulating. It's to induce ovulation in ovaries that do not function properly due to hormone problems.

It's irritating to us that OB's prescribe this when they're too lazy to actually figure out what the problem is. Have you had CD3 bloodwork done? Is she going to follow up with post ovulation bloodwork and ultrasounds to make sure you don't hyperstimulate?

Rhonie82 · March 2010

lockhem:
Sorry guys, I was posting while on lunch break from work on my phone and it would not let me type in the body of the message without the caps lock. Also was the reason why I was using text talk because it's just natural when I'm not on the computer. The extra boost mentioned was actually the words that my OB/GYN used when she explained to me why it is actually used when trying to conceive. As for how long I have been TTC, it's been on and off for the past year. I mentioned it to the OB/GYN during the preconception checkup that we never used protection so if it was to happen it would happen. She was the one who suggested the Clomid after the ultrasound came back normal. I was just trying to find out if there was anything extra I might need to do help with the success of the medicine. I don't take the first dose for another two days and was just looking for some support. I was not looking for downgrading remarks. Thought this was a board where we could just express ourselves and look for some support from others going through the same thing.

How have you been TTC off and on for a year and getting clomid for 'da boost'? Especially if you haven't used protection?

steffwd124 · March 2010

lol, you're going to have to get used to this if you want to be a part of this board. Don't take it personal, cuz we don't know you from adam. We get flamed... we move on...

As far as your questions...

Most people here do not recommend being on clomid under the care of Gyn/ob because they tend to not monitor you well enough... i am, however, under the care of an OB, she just specializes in infertility and i feel confident that i'm being monitored appropriately. She's also told me she knows her limitations and will refer me within the next few months if no BFP.

As far as clomid... it's used to help you ovulate when you aren't... It also has some pretty nasty side effects and can leave you infertile if not monitored. From what you have said, i would (personally) seek the advice of a different doctor, and probably an RE. If you choose to use the clomid, make sure you have several ultrasounds to look to see if it's helping you ovulate (usually CD13-ish) and to measure your uterine lining (clomid can decrease it which will effect your fertility), and bloodwork.

HTH

XXXXX222 · March 2010

kdodge423:
Your OB is a flaming pile of stupid. I see nothing about monitoring appointments. Did you see staycee's repsonse? I am one of the ones that had the same side effect she did- thinned lining. The only way to know this is through proper monitoring, which involves ultrasounds. If you don't have these and continue on the the Clomid, it is actually possible to completely destroy your lining and you can never conceive.

You could also not respond to Clomid. Not everyone does. There are many here that has happened to. You may produce too many follies and need to avoid in order to avoid HOM (high order multiples). You may develop OHSS (google it). All these things can be seen with monitoring.

If you haven't had testing done, you don't know if your hormone levels are out of whack. You could have blocked tubes, but unless you have had an HSG done, you wouldn't know. Your s/o may have a low/no sperm count. But you've never had that test run, so you don't know.

You can only take Clomid 6 cycles of your LIFE. Does that sound like something that should just be used for "da extra boost"? You taking Clomid for an extra boost is like a 115 lb woman getting gastric bypass to lose 5 lbs. Stupid and not worth the risk.

*Family Feud style clap clap clap* Good answer! Good answer!

steffwd124 · March 2010

sulfababy:
kdodge423:

Your OB is a flaming pile of stupid. I see nothing about monitoring appointments. Did you see staycee's repsonse? I am one of the ones that had the same side effect she did- thinned lining. The only way to know this is through proper monitoring, which involves ultrasounds. If you don't have these and continue on the the Clomid, it is actually possible to completely destroy your lining and you can never conceive.

You could also not respond to Clomid. Not everyone does. There are many here that has happened to. You may produce too many follies and need to avoid in order to avoid HOM (high order multiples). You may develop OHSS (google it). All these things can be seen with monitoring.

If you haven't had testing done, you don't know if your hormone levels are out of whack. You could have blocked tubes, but unless you have had an HSG done, you wouldn't know. Your s/o may have a low/no sperm count. But you've never had that test run, so you don't know.

You can only take Clomid 6 cycles of your LIFE. Does that sound like something that should just be used for "da extra boost"? You taking Clomid for an extra boost is like a 115 lb woman getting gastric bypass to lose 5 lbs. Stupid and not worth the risk.

*Family Feud style clap clap clap* Good answer! Good answer!

Yes

lockhem · March 2010

She did blood work the same day that I had the ultrasound. I remember that she one of the hormone levels she was checking in the blood work was my thyroid. I do have a CD21 blood work appointment that I will need to do next month. She mentioned that I was to try this for a little while and then she will have my husband checked to make sure everything is fine for his part.

mchupie · March 2010

lockhem:
She did blood work the same day that I had the ultrasound. I remember that she one of the hormone levels she was checking in the blood work was my thyroid. I do have a CD21 blood work appointment that I will need to do next month. She mentioned that I was to try this for a little while and then she will have my husband checked to make sure everything is fine for his part.

You're on clomid and YH hasn't even had an SA? Yikes. Seriously, your OB does not know what she's doing.

The reason we are asking these questions is because we are concerned for your health.

lockhem · March 2010

This is very helpful. She did not mention doing additional ultrasounds throughout the monitoring, however, she did mention that she will have me do the dye test later if we are unsuccessful the first three rounds. Sounds like I will need to ask her about the additional monitoring when I go in for the test. Thanks!

mchupie · March 2010

lockhem:
This is very helpful. She did not mention doing additional ultrasounds throughout the monitoring, however, she did mention that she will have me do the dye test later if we are unsuccessful the first three rounds. Sounds like I will need to ask her about the additional monitoring when I go in for the test. Thanks!

You should really have the dye test before you take Clomid. You can only take Clomid for 6 cycles. If your tubes are blocked, and you don't find out until after you've already done 3 cycles with Clomid, then those 3 you already did were wasted.

If you're already planning on taking it this cycle, go ahead. If it doesn't work, though, I would demand an HSG (dye test) before taking another cycle of Clomid.