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First time with Clomid

kellym209kellym209
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Hey everyone! I am still pretty new to all this so I need you all for supportSmile

I took prometrium again for the second time since the first time no +PT. I have PCOS. I went in today for my first Clomid check and got my first RX for 'lil white magic pills'. Today is CD#3. I hope this works. Just pray for me and my husband. I will keep you updated. I am to go in and have my progesterone levels checked on Sept 23-25 so keep praying.

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Re: First time with Clomid

  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member
    Are you being monitored?
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  • katieranck2202katieranck2202

    I agree with Dr. L.  Are you being monitored at all? Have you had an HSG done as well as a SA for your DH? If your tubes are blocked or if your DH has a low sperm count, all the clomid in the world won't help.

    Also, that progesterone test needs to be done at 7dpo, no matter what cd that is, for the best results.

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  • kellym209kellym209

    My OBGYN said to they will just bring me in for Progesterone levels. I asked about this since my frinds RE brought her in like 6 days after to see. I have not been referred to an RE. My DH is getting a SA next week and as far as an HSG they said if the first time doesn't work they would do one then before starting clomid again.

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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member
    That's just silly. Find another dr who will run all of your testing before they throw meds at you. Did they do any baseline b/w before they started you on Clomid?
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  • kellym209kellym209

    Also, that progesterone test needs to be done at 7dpo, no matter what cd that is, for the best results

     

    I do not really know when I ovulate so I am not sure. I feel like I need to be monitored more closely.

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  • kellym209kellym209
    The did a lot of blood work before. Fasting insilin, TSh, ect.. I stopped BC in March. TTC until june with out no cycles. After lots of blood work rec'd DX of PCOS. was given prometrium to have a cycle. Neg PT and no cycle on own again. Told to take prometrium again and told me to call when start period for clomid check. SO i started Tuesday and today I went in and got RX for Clomid no labs drawn
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  • kellym209kellym209
    they told me that the first time they would have me start Clomid and on CD 23 or CD25 check prog. level then. Then either I become PG or I start a period I would come in and they would do labs again and check estrogen levels ect.. before startin clomid again
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  • susanc07susanc07 member

    hi kelly.  :)

    clomid sucks, just so you know.  i could have texted you this, but it's more fun on here.  i had really bad hot flashes and night sweats. 

    GL though! 

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  • kellym209kellym209
    Figures I am sure I will have the worst side effects possible same as when I took the prometrium.Ick!
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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member
    That's still just silly. Why waste a clomid cycle (and not monitor) if you haven't had an HSG?
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  • susanc07susanc07 member

    imageDr.Loretta:
    That's still just silly. Why waste a clomid cycle (and not monitor) if you haven't had an HSG?

    she is already on cd3, so it is too late to do one this cycle anyway.  clomid is relatively inexpensive; it won't hurt to try it and at least see if she responds.

    then at least the cycle is not a total bust.

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  • susanc07susanc07 member
    that's just my opinion, anyway. 
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  • WaitingforGraceWaitingforGrace member

    I think the point they are trying to make is that it is recommended you only take clomid for 6 cycles before the risks outweigh the benefit. Why waste the one in 6 chance when there could be other things affecting why you are having trouble TTC.

     Also Kelly, just be warned. I'm about a month ahead in the process than you are with pretty much the same dx and after clomid the first month I never ovulated which meant that I didn't start my period. I had to take the progesterone again. 

    Also you mentioned PCOS, have they considered whether Metformin would be appropriate in your case?

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  • kellym209kellym209

    I am on metformin 2000mg daily.

    I underdstand the why waste even I cycle. It was just kind of thrown at me. I knew this is what the plan was before I agreed to take it it just seemd now after talking to everyone there should have been some more steps done prior and being monitored. I will see what happens with this the first time since I already startedit then if no luck I will request a referrel to an RE.

    Also my insurance only covers so much and I don't want to waste any of that either by going too early. I know the end result is priceless its just getting there is difficult when the economy is the way it is.

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