What days do I have sex after taking Clomid?

luv2worship · July 2010

Hi, I am getting ready to take Clomid soon and wondered what days do I have sex after taking clomid? I knew there would be some mommies on here that had success with clomid and could give me advice on what days to "do the deed" to get the best results! Thanks so much!

Dragonfly1226 · July 2010

Are you seeing a RE? The doctor should be monitoring you so that you know how many follicles you have, how big they are, and when it looks like you are going to ovulate. I would be worried if you are not being monitored. I suppose you could use OPKs to see when you ovulate, but you really should be monitored.

This isn't a board for mommies. If you are looking for success stories, you should post on SAIF. The ladies here are still dealing with IF and many have never seen a BFP in years of trying.

aplus816 · July 2010

Dragonfly1226:

Are you seeing a RE? The doctor should be monitoring you so that you know how many follicles you have, how big they are, and when it looks like you are going to ovulate. I would be worried if you are not being monitored. I suppose you could use OPKs to see when you ovulate, but you really should be monitored.

This isn't a board for mommies. If you are looking for success stories, you should post on SAIF. The ladies here are still dealing with IF and many have never seen a BFP in years of trying.

this. all of this.

madelyn07 · July 2010

Dragonfly1226:
Are you seeing a RE? The doctor should be monitoring you so that you know how many follicles you have, how big they are, and when it looks like you are going to ovulate. I would be worried if you are not being monitored. I suppose you could use OPKs to see when you ovulate, but you really should be monitored.
This isn't a board for mommies. If you are looking for success stories, you should post on SAIF. The ladies here are still dealing with IF and many have never seen a BFP in years of trying.

Every single thing she said is right on.

Please don't take this medication without being monitored. It is very serious medication and can cause many, many health problems if not used and monitored properly.

ohiostategal · July 2010

you realize that everyone is different right? There isn't some set yet you will ovulate. I have O'd on clomid on day 17, 21 etc. Without monitoring by an OB or RE and opks, you will not know how you are responding and we certainly will have no idea when you are responding.

If you are being monitored and just didn't mention that in your OP, DH's uro said to have sex every other day while in the window around my ovulating. We use a monitor though with OPKs so we knew exactly when that was. Ask your OB or RE.

NYC1216 · July 2010

Your doctor will tell you when to have sex based on when you take your trigger shot and ovulate. Good Luck!

ForTheLoveOf Pink · July 2010

I don't have a BFP, however. I was not monitored, but was told by the OB/GYN that O would probably be around the 17th day. Since it is very true that not everyone is the same I should use the OPK. Actually the Pharmacist told me that we should have sex the whole week after finishing the Clomid. Good Luck to you

ohiostategal · July 2010

ForTheLoveOfPink:
I don't have a BFP, however. I was not monitored, but was told by the OB/GYN that O would probably be around the 17th day. Since it is very true that not everyone is the same I should use the OPK. Actually the Pharmacist told me that we should have sex the whole week after finishing the Clomid. Good Luck to you

If I followed your Pharmacist's advice I would have finished having TI way before I even started to O. I think for OB's or Pharmacists to just say everyone is around the same and give generic advice without monitoring is very irresponsible. What if you over responded and had 5 mature follies? I am not saying anything bad and you, just that I think the advice the medical providers are giving you is irresponsible.

madelyn07 · July 2010

ohiostategal:

ForTheLoveOfPink:
I don't have a BFP, however. I was not monitored, but was told by the OB/GYN that O would probably be around the 17th day. Since it is very true that not everyone is the same I should use the OPK. Actually the Pharmacist told me that we should have sex the whole week after finishing the Clomid. Good Luck to you

If I followed your Pharmacist's advice I would have finished having TI way before I even started to O. I think for OB's or Pharmacists to just say everyone is around the same and give generic advice without monitoring is very irresponsible. What if you over responded and had 5 mature follies? I am not saying anything bad and you, just that I think the advice the medical providers are giving you is irresponsible.

Yes

halfnhalf · July 2010

Has it occurred to you that maybe you should ask your DOCTOR this question, and not strangers on a random message board? The women on here don't know you or your situation.

I'm sorry but this kind of stuff irritates the sh!t out of me. First of all, I agree with the initial responses who said you NEED to be monitored. Unless you want to waste your own time and money, and put your health at risk, then you need to be closely monitored by your doctor (sounds like you are with an Obgyn rather than a Reproductive Endocrinologist, which is something you should reconsider). Whoever you are seeing should be doing bloodwork and internal ultrasounds regularly while you take the Clomid to assess how your body is responding to the meds and when you might ovulate.

Pharmacists don't know crap about this kind of thing, trust me, I have 3 friends w/ a PharmD degree. It's not their JOB to know this kind of thing, and I can't believe someone would actually consider following their advice. They are not trained in infertility treatments!!!!

So basically, OP, you need to demand close monitoring by your Obgyn, you need to call an RE near you and get on their waiting list, and you also probably need to get educated about what you're doing, or you can destroy your uterine lining, end up with a risky or even unsuccessful high order mutliple pregnancy, develop painful ovarian cysts, etc.

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