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IUI newbie needs help

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After dealing with thyroid cancer (total thyroidectomy, radiation), I'm itching to get the pregnancy bit going.  Earlier this month I took Provera for 10 days and got a period on the 11th day (May 12).  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go to the doc to start a Clomid/IUI cycle during the first 5 bleed days due to a cancer recurrence scare. Surprisingly, though, I started spotting on May 24 and it has led to light bleeding.  I took an ovulation test and I'm not experiencing an LH surge.

My question is whether or not this counts for me to start a Clomid/IUI cycle.  The doc's office has been closed for calls because of the holiday weekend.  Not sure if I should call tomorrow to get more info and push the Day 2-Day 5 limits for starting a Clomid cycle on Wednesday, or if I should just show up at the Repro Center first thing in the morning and hope for the best.  Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

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  • briannaasarobriannaasaro member
    It might be your period... but it may also be implantation bleeding. While I know the chances for that might be slim, it's worth a thought before you push the Clomid. Check with your dr's tomorrow!
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  • monimu13monimu13 member
    If you need a pad or tampon for the bleeding, I would count that as CD1.  You can always start clomid on CD3, CD4, or CD5...assuming you don't have cysts on your ultrasound.  I guess I would call the office in the morning.
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    imagemonimu13:
    If you need a pad or tampon for the bleeding, I would count that as CD1.  You can always start clomid on CD3, CD4, or CD5...assuming you don't have cysts on your ultrasound.  I guess I would call the office in the morning.

    this. Good luck. 

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  • ToriablesToriables member
    I don't have any insight, but I wanted to wish you luck with IUI. I would call your doc's office first thing!
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    imagemonimu13:
    If you need a pad or tampon for the bleeding, I would count that as CD1.  You can always start clomid on CD3, CD4, or CD5...assuming you don't have cysts on your ultrasound.  I guess I would call the office in the morning.

    This! I hope you can get in to your RE asap and move forward. Good luck! 

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  • shakespeare2001shakespeare2001 member

    Thank you all for the advice and words of support.  Regretfully I wasn't able to proceed because my RE hadn't received the cancer-free go-ahead letter from my endocrinologist in time.  I can officially re-begin the process on 6/14/13.

     

    Knowing such a great support system exists for such a complex process as IUI makes everything seem less daunting.  Thank you. 

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