* Clomid

[Angel]

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know anything about clomid? My OBGYN just prescribed it for me to start next cycle but he wasn't very thorough in explaining it and I forgot to ask some questions. He did say that it would regulate my cycle and make sure I ovulated, but that was about it.

I've heard that clomid can lengthen your LP, is that true? I'm supposed to take it from CD5-9, so is CD1 still classified as the first day of red blood? Also, what are the chances of having side effects? I've heard that you can get hot flushes, moodiness, and headaches.

Thanks. :-)

[caddie]

my sister in law was ttc for 3yrs in the last yr she took clomid and her hormones were quite crazy it got that bad she did not talk to me for 6months.basically she got a bit depressed about not getting pregnant etc.
which is understandable.it did make her ovulate but the funny thing was after 8 months she stopped taking it and a few months later found she was pregnant.Perhaps the clomid kick started her body to do the right thing or she had enough of trying and it just happened.The body does mysterios things.good luck and i will ring me SIL and find more info

[{sarah}]

Hey Angel,

I don't know that much about it at all, but my friend wasn't ovulating properly & on her first cycle with Clomid she found out she is pregnant - with twins!!

I don't know about it regulating your cycle, but it is definately for ovulation. Apparently there is more chance of multiples when on it cos it makes you ovulate more.

Sorry I can't be much help

[caddie]

it definetly increases your chances of multiple births and they dont like to give large doses

[Angel]

Thanks for the info guys. I wouldn't mind the 2 for 1 deal tho! LOL.

[aw]

Thanks for the info about increasing chances of multiple births Caddie, I may be starting on Clomid soon so that is good to know beforehand!

[Angel]

Hi aw, let us know how things go for you. Good luck!

[aw]

I will do!! I only just got diagnosed with PCOS, and started on Metformin only last week, so Clomid is still a little way off if I go on it.

I'm loving these forums though!!

[Angel]

AW, I hope that Metformin does the trick for you!!

[aw]

Thanks!! It actually looks as if taking progesterone for 10 days did the trick as well. I had progesterone for 10 days and then got a period about 2 days after that. I am also charting, and it looks as if I have ovulated (if I am doing it right) 6 days after end of period. I don't really know where the clomid would fit in, but like I said I think that is a little way off yet. Will keep you updated!

[Angela80]

Hi there,

I have just started taking Clomid. I did the five day and am now on day three after the pills. Day five is when I should be ovulating and (hopefully) getting pregnant.

You need to take it for five consecutive days, same time each day, starting on either day 3, 4 or 5 of your period. You may experience hot flashes, crazy emotions and dizziness.

I am hoping to conceive. I am 26 and have been married for 3 years and last November unfortunately miscarried for many reasons (I was on the pill and taking acne medication, and had x-rays).

Good luck - I will let you know if I am blessed with a pregnancy.

[Jac]

Thanks!! It actually looks as if taking progesterone for 10 days did the trick as well. I had progesterone for 10 days and then got a period about 2 days after that. I am also charting, and it looks as if I have ovulated (if I am doing it right) 6 days after end of period. I don't really know where the clomid would fit in, but like I said I think that is a little way off yet. Will keep you updated!

Hey AW. That's great. If you ovulated you won't need to take clomid as clomid only helps with people who don't ovulate on their own (or who ovulate irregularly). Good for you!

[Angel]

Wow, this thread's a bit of a blast from the past LOL! Can't believe that was over 2 years ago now! I actually ended up conceiving on that 1st cycle of clomid and, as you can see by my ticker, now have a gorgeous little boy.

Angela, good luck with the Clomid! Hope to be hearing of a BFP from you soon!

[Angela80]

Hi Angel,

Thanks for your reply. I'm so pleased to hear it only took you one cycle to conceive. I've been praying constantly that I will be able to conceive this first cycle - to the point that my tummy quivers every time I think about it!

[*Belle*]

Hi Girls

I just wanted to wish you luck, I used Clomid and also Metformin. Clomid I took 50mg from day 2 to day 6 and ovulated on day 16.. I concieved first cycle but miscarried then specialist asked me to take Clomid with Metformin to fix my progesterone levels.. and we were successful on the 4th cycle!

Have you checked out the thread TTC with Metformin/Clomid? (sorry I dont know how to attach link )

Best wishes girls.