clomid CD 3-7 versus 5-9

tache · June 2014

Thoughts? Who has done what and do you know your doctor's reasoning?

I'm gearing up for iui #4 next month and I've always done 5-9 but I've had some really mature follies. So dr. Google makes me think 3-7 would be better.

Thanks for the input!

lazfam1120 · June 2014

I don't really know the difference either, but have wondered. I'm in my 3rd cycle with Clomid, first 2 I did 5-9, this month i did 3-7. Still waiting to find out if I'm pregnant. I also did a trigger shot for the first time this month, so that may have something to do with it. I am definitely ovulating earlier doing 3-7 than when I was doing 5-9.

pettycrocker · June 2014

I thought it just depended on your cycle length? If your cycle is <35 days (I think?) they will do 5-9, normal cycle length is 3-7, shorter cycles 2-6, etc.

GraceyandTroy · June 2014

I did comid starting at cd3. I don't know why it would be different, but I've heard of both. I always had really long cycles, so I'm not sure it Mrs Castillo's reasoning was considered for me.

tache · June 2014

I've never heard of the cycle length theory but that's not that weird since I've only really looked on Google. I heard that 3-7 produced more while 5-9 did more mature. I would ask my doc but to save mulah we are staring with my OB so while I trust her I don't think she's as innovative as an RE. Like I think maybe she does 5-9 for everyone and doesn't adjust to circumstances.