Community› The Bump Message Boards› Trouble TTC
Trouble TTC
New Discussion

Back at this - clomid question

threadlessthreadless
in Trouble TTC

Hello, all.  I haven't been on the bump in FOREVER, so sorry if I seem new to you all - I probably am!

 

I have a history of losses and then had a little girl 2 years ago after severe preeclampsia.  We had been TTC for several months but no success.  I had to use clomid for my girl and went to my doctor this week for my yearly and my doctor suggested clomid again.  I'm fine with it.

 

Here is my question.  I went to my doctor on day 7 of my cycle and she started me on clomid even though it was past day 5 (she typically gives it days 5-9).  She did that because my cycles are well over 60 days long (sometimes much longer) each time and it could literally be months before we can start clomid again.  I am currently day 9 of my cycle with 2 days after today to take it.  I started OPKs today and got a positive.  

 

I have used OPKs in the past and had no real solid success.  I'm not sure how much weight to put into this.  Also, should I stop clomid?  Does it hurt to take clomid if I do happen to ovulate in the next 24-48 hrs?  I really am overwhelmed.  Sorry if that was rambling...I look forward to getting to know you all and am excited to be back on this board! 

Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Back at this - clomid question

  • Twinkie0612Twinkie0612 member
    You should be monitored by ultrasound while taking clomid, not relying on OPKs.  Clomid can cause serious side effects such as giant cysts and thinning your linning to the point that it would be impossible for implantation to take place.  Also c

    imageimageimageimageimage

     

    image

    TTC #1 since August 2011

    My Blog

    September 2012: Start IF testing

    DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

    October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

    November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

    January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

    April 2015: FET #2.1


    PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • CaliCarly1976CaliCarly1976 member
    Hmm sounds all a bit complicated - perhaps give your doctor a call and she can explain her thinking and possibly advise you accordingly. Glad to hear it worked the first time. 
    Married since 2008 Me:36 DH: 35 TTC since August 2011. SA - "good" ultrasound - "excellent" Blood work - "good" Diagnosis: unexplained infertility Starting cycle 1 of clomid 3/27
    Report Reply
  • daisy19782011daisy19782011 member

    imageCaliCarly1976:
    Hmm sounds all a bit complicated - perhaps give your doctor a call and she can explain her thinking and possibl

    Ticker/Siggy Warning:  Children and losses mentioned


    TTC #1 since 7/2011
    ME: 37  DH: 38
    SA-12/28/11-normal
    HSG-1/16/12-possible blocked left tube
    BFP#1---CP 7/9/12
    Hysteroscopy-8/9/12-blocked left tube for sure, proceeding with IUI#1
    IUI#1 (Gonal-F + trigger)=BFP#2 m/c @ 19w1d D&E 1/23/13
    IUI #2 (Gonal F + trigger)=BFP#3 EDD 1/6/14 TWINS!!!
    Identical girls born 11/17/13
    BFP#4 EDD 8/27/15 MMC at 7w6d

    BFP#5 m/c at 6w

    BFP#6 EDD 10/5/16  Going Strong!  It's a Girl!

    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

     

     

    Report Reply
  • Looking4bfp2Looking4bfp2 member
    I'm with the others on this.. OPKs aren't reliable while on clomid. Rely on the ultrasound monitoring that your doctor should be doing! Good luck. I'm in the same clomid boat right now... Which boards are out there for this stage?
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"