Tasha, if I were you I would take the clomid as I was always told any sort of bleed can be considered AF, can you call your FS though just to be sure?
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Tasha, if I were you I would take the clomid as I was always told any sort of bleed can be considered AF, can you call your FS though just to be sure?
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I don't think i can call they are closed now. I've been reading that really light periods on clomid mean thin lining in endometrium, meaning if you get PG it's a high risk you will miscarriage. Now I'm starting to freak out. I don't think i can call after hours.
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Tasha...
First thing..dont freak out. If you are really unsure, dont start the clomid until after you have spoken to your fs tomorrow. One day will not make a scrap of difference. I usually take it day 4-8. The first time I took it I started day 8-12 (that was the day I got the first prescription). My FS said it didnt matter one iota.
With regards to the endometrium lining, you are correct in saying it needs to be a certain thickness to support a pregnancy, but your FS will measure the thickness when you go for a follicle scan (approx day 14). If there is a problem, there are ways to treat it so it thickens.
The clomid will change your cycle. It may lengthen it. It may shorten it. Your periods may be heavy one month, lighter the next. One thing I have learnt is the taking of clomid is not an exact science. It is guesswork to a large degree, and even your FS (who will be making educated guesses, but guesses nonetheless) may mix it up (dosage, days, etc) until it gets you ovulating. Which, remember, is all clomid does. It's an ovulation induction medication. It doesnt guarantee pregnancy. It merely helps you ovulate.
In closing, I think the best thing to do is relax. Call your FS tomorrow and follow their advice.
Good luck - and have a restful evening.
take care
n2l
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Thanks N2l, I was freaking out. Still am actually. My FS has not requested any scans and i don't see him till 13th December after my day21 progesterone BT. I called and the nurse spoke to him cos he was busy, but i didn't ask about having scans done.
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hello everybody, haven't posted in here for a while.
I am just starting my second cylce of clomid. I hope it works! Just wanting to know, since i was a raging emotional mess last month, do the side effects settle down or get worse with each progressive round of clomid? lol.
GL to everyone this cycle
Nothing like a cuddle from DD after a hard day's work!
when does the side effects come and how long do they last? i took my first tablet last night and havent felt any difference.
thanks ladies
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Mum2OneSweetBun- I had more emotional side effects during the month than physical. I did have some spotting mid cycle but that was it. Alot of girls get hot flushes straight away but i didn't. It just depends, but iv'e only done one cycle, other girls would have more advice. Hope you don't have any nasty ones!
GL
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Mum2One - Everyone is different of course, but I always find the symptoms start after I have finished the Clomid and the whole month is an emotional rollercoaster. I had the general SE once finished the Clomid (hot flushes was my main SE), but then everything else during the cycle seems to be "bigger" than usual. More emotional, PMS is more full on, boobs can be sorer (I never really had sore boobs before, but I do on Clomid), I even felt nautious around ovulation the first cycle and I am the same this time (4th cycle). I have also found that I am worse each month, but others have said that their first month was the worst. I am sure that my husband would agree though, I am definitely getting worse as I go along!! Pretty much any PMS/Pregnancy/Ovulation SE that you can think of, you will probably feel. Partly because you want to think that you are Ovulating/Pregnant and partly because the hormones are just pumping harder than usual because of the Clomid.
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