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Clomid start day

Hi guys, 

I go in tomorrow for my baseline US before starting 50 mg clomid for our IUI this month. So excited! After we confirm we are good to go the RE will write me a script for clomid. The nurse said I could take it anytime starting on CD 3, 4 or 5.

Why are there different start days for clomid? Is one better for more eggs vs higher quality eggs (as Dr. Google would have me believe)? I will ask my RE tomorrow, but I know you all are very knowledgeable and I am wondering what you've heard.

Thanks in advance! 


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    I've never ever heard a nurse say 'Start Clomid whenever you want."  That is odd to me and I'd force them to pick a date as when you start it determines your follow-up monitoring appts.

    Having said that, i always did CD 5-9

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    imageKdgTeacher:

    I've never ever heard a nurse say 'Start Clomid whenever you want."  That is odd to me and I'd force them to pick a date as when you start it determines your follow-up monitoring appts.

    Having said that, i always did CD 5-9

    Yeah, I thought it was odd too, She said it doesnt really matter what day, but to be sure to tell my doctor when I start so he can schedule mid cycle US. I'll defintely talk with him tomorrow then! Thanks Kdg! 


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    imagekatekat8721:

    Hi guys, 

    I go in tomorrow for my baseline US before starting 50 mg clomid for our IUI this month. So excited! After we confirm we are good to go the RE will write me a script for clomid. The nurse said I could take it anytime starting on CD 3, 4 or 5.

    Why are there different start days for clomid? Is one better for more eggs vs higher quality eggs (as Dr. Google would have me believe)? I will ask my RE tomorrow, but I know you all are very knowledgeable and I am wondering what you've heard.

    Thanks in advance! 

    I have no advice for you, but good luck! Smile

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    I was told to take mine from day 3-7. 
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    I was always also told to take mine days 3-7. Good Luck

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    I always do CD 3-7 as well.
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    Its odd to not have a start date but Im doing 5-9 because of a short luteal phase and poor follicles. Ive seen many people who dont ovulate start on day 3.
    Mama of 1: who did not grow below my heart, but certainly a big place in it!!



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    I have always been told to do CD3-7.

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    First two cycles I did CD5-9, the last one I O'd on CD10 so my RE switched me to CD3-7. Worked better with timing and growth, just no luck with the IUI's.

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    I did mine CD5-10 (this was my first Clomid cycle) and I O'd on CD16. I've wondered if I started on CD3 if I might have O'd a day or two earlier? Honestly I'm not sure.

    Good luck to you!

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    Thanks all! I had my US today and got the go ahead to start days 3-7. He did end up giving me a definitive start day, but also said there is no real difference from starting day 3, 4 or 5. Fingers crossed!

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