How many cycles of Metformin/Clomiphene?

Hi Everyone,

I'm finally back on line after 3 months without internet access. :D
I'm now living in Indonesia and I am a bit skeptical about the ability of the doctors here. ](*,)

Can anyone tell me if I should continue with Clomid/Metformin as I have only ovulated once after 4 cycles. (100mg Clomid day 5-10/ 2x500mg Metformin)

Where do I go from here?

I'm visting the Gold Coast early May - I want to know what direction I should be going before I get there as I am only visiting for a week.

Getting more frustrated,
Nat

I think its a personal choice, but thats just me. The average Dr (I've heard) allows about 5-7 cycles of clomid before trying something different. My dr had said that after 5 cycles had I not ovulated once then we would try hormonal injections. Luckily for me I ovulate everytime and have had 2 pregnancies with 5 cycles 2 of them were unsuccessful due to illness (we didn't BD at the right time). I had 2 breaks within that time and am now on my 6th (after two breaks) clomid cycle. I am pretty sure clomid is the drug for me, but if you aren't sure maybe get a second opinion or even sit down with your dr and find out what his plan of attack is I know that has been invaluable to me.

*hugs*
Cailin

Thanks Cailin,

Your information is really helpful, I think I'll give Clomid 1 more cycle before I go to Gold Coast, then hopefully I can sit down with a specialist a formulate a new plan. (If of course cycle 5 does not work)
It's pretty tough living in a developing country and searching for best practise medicine.
I sent my GP in Perth an email yesterday explaining my progress and asking for a referral to a gold coast specialist. Hopefully he replies.
Do you know how many days you require hormone injections for and of which days of the cycle you have them?

cheers,
Nat

Hi Nat, I'm replying bit late tho... d:-)

My Gyn/Infertility Spec/IVF Dr said he only lets his patients take 4 cycles at a time, then at least a month break, as it can affect the endometrium, also this is the reason why he never prescribes it for CD5-9, only CD4-8. Hope this helps, although seems that everyone's Gyn have diff opinions.