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Dirty Clomid Libido

JzylaJzyla member
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Ok ladies, maybe I'm alone in this, but the 100mg clomid dose is kicking my . I have the typical hot flashes, disrupted sleep, ridiculous nightmares, and wicked bloating... but my hormones are also seriously playing with my head. Hopefully someone can relate...

I'm like a frickin cat in heat. Everywhere I've gone in the last few days, I feel like I'm constantly on the prowl for male attention. It's ridiculous, because I have no interest in any other man than my husband, but I just feel like getting all done up and hitting the bars or something. I usually have a low libido and not much interest... but now I'm constantly thinking about sex!

Anyone know what I'm talking about? BTW, I'm not trying to 'complain' per se... it's just really out of character for me and I wondered if it was common on meds. 

30 yrs, healthy & TTC since April 2010 
DH 32yrs & healthy
*unexplained infertility* 

Regularly access alternative medicine to supplement a lack of resources in our geographical area.
  • Three rounds of clomid (50mg days 3-7) were useless.
  • IUI#1 w/clomid & HCG in May 2013, BFN.
  • IUI#2 w/clomid & HCG on July 23rd. BFN.
  • IUI #3 in August cancelled last minute, due to lab error.
  • IVF#1 - Started Gonal F stims October 13 2013 for IUI. Over-responded with too many follicles, so converted to IVF. Retrieval October 29th - got 5 eggs, 4 fertilized. Had 2 perfect little embryos transferred on day 3 (Nov. 1). The remaining 2 didn't survive to freeze. Got our BFN on November 13th 2013.
  • IVF#2 - Started stims August 21st. Triggered with Suprefact, started on dostinex due to risk of OHSS. Retrieval September 5th - got 27 eggs! 21 embryos on day 3. Embryos deteriorated quickly. ESet 5day blast on Sept 10. No embryos high enough quality to freeze. BFN came Sept. 22.

Reserved a semi-known proven donor in August .

Waiting for consult/screening and protocols with estimated fresh cycle timing in October



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Re: Dirty Clomid Libido

  • RunCC37RunCC37 member
    I'm sorry you are uncomfortable from the side effects, but your description of your libido is kind of funny! You should go jump your DH's bones, lol.

    I just got finished with a 100mg round of clomid, but didn't notice any of the side effects. My usually nonexistent sex drive is still nonexistent. Sad!

    Edited for clarity.
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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  • nyrunningqueennyrunningqueen member
    I've been on 2 cycles of Clomid at 50mg and I've been the same way. Before Clomid, we would have sex twice a day on a rare occasion, not true now. I feel like I can't get enough. Usually, I'm the one saying I'm too tired for sex but now my DH is telling me he is too tired for sex. I am sorry that these side effects are uncomfortable for you. This is the only side effect I like! I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who is experiencing this side effect. I thought I was going crazy! 


    Lilypie Trying to Conceive Event tickers
    TTC since March 2012 (2nd attempt), 3/26/13 Dx: Unexplained Infertility; 4/8/13 HSG, tubes open; DH SA good
    4/2013 1st cycle of Clomid (50mg)=BFN
    5/2013 2nd cycle of Clomid (50mg)=BFN
    6/2013 3rd cycle of Clomid + TI(100mg)=BFFN
    7/2013 1st cycle of Femara, IUI #1 cancelled, No sperm mobility (huge surprise)
    8/2013 2nd cycle of Femara, IUI #1 attempt #2 complete, BFN 
    9/2013 3rd cycle of Femara, Ovidrel, IUI #2, BFP!!!!! 
    Beta #1: (14DPIUI) 185!!
    Beta #2: (16DPIUI) 358, progesterone 40.3
    Beta #3: (20DPIUI) 2600.2!!!!
    U/S #1 (24DPIUI) TWO poppyseeds!!!! 
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  • APotterHeadAPotterHead member

    Love your post! LOL.

    I was also more aroused while on Clomid, which is weird because you would think all the hot flashes and mood swings would do the opposite.

    Bet your DH is happy though!!!!!

    Me: 34 - Hydrosalpinx DH: 33
    Previous history
    IUI switched to TI x6 = BFN
    IUI x2 = BFN
    Essure procedure for hydro

    New starts

    *Possibly starting clomid in Sept or Oct 

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