Clomid at my age?

MRSDNA

My RE called in a script for Clomid with an IUI coming up.  I've read that Clomid isn't usually used for us, um, ahem, "older" more mature women?  Especially with a high FSH.  Anybody else heard this?  I've called back to ask about it and am waiting for a call back.  The nurse did say a few weeks ago that they would either do Clomid or Femara.  Would Femara be better for my age?  I know that no one is a Dr, just wondering what others experiences are

Thank you ladies, you're the best!!!

 ETA - I'm 39 and my last FSH was 18 (I know, I know), it's our last ditch effort before adoption.

Deanne Shehane

My fertility doctor did a clomid trial for my first round because he wanted to have something to measure the follicle growth to when I started the injectables. We discovered clomid made little difference. He had to have a comparison but we did not do an IUI that month because my insurance only covered $3000 lifetime and he didn't want to waste my $ on an IUI with meds that we weren't sure were making a difference. I don't have any problems with my FSH levels so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Good luck!

*Chicken*

My stats: I turned 38 in April and the last time my FSH was checked is was 5.4 (or something close to that).

I've tried several rounds of clomid and a couple of femara through my OB.  I got pregnant once when using clomid in the very beginning of trying but never did again.  Once I went to my RE this past December, he told me that clomid/femara doesn't work well with women our age (I think someone else said their RE told them the same) so he had me try gonal-f w/TI.  I responded very will to the injections and got pregnant on the first cycle using them (unfortunately, I m/c).

 I wish I could remember the explanation for why they don't work, I wanna say they just aren't as strong as injections.

Saying that, there are plenty of us oldies that have gotten pregnant when using clomid/femara so it's certainly not impossible.

 

Good luck!

 

 

rebelina1

I am 37 and I have taken 3 rounds of Clomid.  I have a really good FSH number for my age (3.4) so I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

Strunella

I've had 2 different REs tell me they don't recommend Clomid for women over 35.  

Delta04

I did Clomid and IUI at 37 but it turned out that DH had MFI so it was a bust.  I would as your RE about it.  S/he should be able to tell you.  GL to you!

MRSDNA

Thank you so much ladies.  Well, got the call back and of course he said stay the course.  It just makes me wonder if he is considered a High FSH friendly RE, you know?  I'm sure one month won't hurt anything though.