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Clomid advice

My dr. Wants me to start clomid next cycle. I am a little scared. How many of you have used it with success? What were the side effects? Did you only have 1 baby? Any advice? I was told to call when I start and they would call it in for me and then I would have to go on cd 21 for progesterone test again. Last month it was .5

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I took clomid lastyear and got preg on the 5th round. I O on my own but was taking it for a boost in fertility after trying for over a year. I was taking 150mg 4-8 as well as taking iso's, only conceived one baby. I didnt have any s/e while taking it, but it did ruin my lining and cm after a cpl cycles...I took high doses so it was bound to happen eventually. I have a few friends who took it and had horrid headaches, so if ur sensitive to this kind of thing, take it at night so u can sleep through the better part of the h/a. Also consider taking EPO in case the clomid affects ur cm...preseed helps as well.
Good luck! =))


9 years ago


I'm currently on my 9th clomid cycle in the last 2 1/2 years. The only side effect is have is horrible o pains, which is kind of helpful in a way cuz I can pinpoint o easier. I also o on my own so clomid is just a nooster. I haven't gotten preg on it yet so I can't answer that part. I do get headaches whIle taking it occasionally but taking it at night helps. If ur progesterone was only .5 last cycle, clomid should be very helpful for u.

9 years ago


Thank you. I will diff. take it at night. It a little scary to go into the unknown. I do not know the dose he is giving me yet. Did your lining correct itself once you quit taking it or is that a permanent issue now? What is EPO? Did your friends have any success using it?

9 years ago • Post starter


Do your doctors monitor you on it at all. I was just told when I start they would call it in and then to schedule the 21 day bloodwork. Is the the norm?

9 years ago • Post starter


I had no monitoring at all, other than a cd 21 blood test on the first cycle I was on it. Nothing since then.

9 years ago


I fixed my lining with estrogen pills. My doctor didnt prescribe me anything so I wasnt monitored. EPO is evening primrose oil. Its an efa (essential fatty acid) that helps u produce more fertile cm. One friend got preg on the clomid but lost the baby (not due to clomid) and the other friend is birgbrandy and shes hopefully gonna have some good news this cycle. Cd21 is the norm for progesterone testing, but 7dpo would be better...whatever ur dr wants to do tho.


9 years ago


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If you are apprehensive about clomid you can ask your dr about Femara. It appears to cause less side effects than clomid and does not thin your uterine lining. I used it for 16 months without a problem and finally succeeded. I noticed somewhat less fertile CM but that could be due to my age. And as dakotagurl mentioned you can help CM problems with evening primrose oil. Discuss your options with your dr. I know not every dr will prescribe Femara. Best wishes and the Lord's blessings.

9 years ago


They will start u off with 50 mg and if u don't ovulate, they will raise it to 100 mg next cycle. They try to give u the lowest effective dose to minimize the side effects. The lining issue is usually with prolonged use or higher doses. That's why I've only taken 4 cycles in a row and then a couple cycle break before taking it again. Clomid can dry up cm too but it's easily corrected with EPO or preseed. Don't be scared. It could be the perfect thing for u to get ur bfp! :)

9 years ago


Thank you. I am gonna try it if af ever shows. I'm 12 days late which isn't the norm for me. Not sure what going on hormone wise. Thank you for all the advice it made me feel better. Best wishes to you.

9 years ago • Post starter


I'm on my first round of clomid this cycle. I took 50mg CD5-9 after a HSG on CD4. I took it in the morning and only had a slight headache as a side effect for a couple of days. My OB did a monitoring ultrasound yesterday (CD13) and I had two large follies and a cyst on the right. He gave me the HCG trigger shot as well. I've had friends that did the same thing and conceived on the first round. Here's hoping! Baby Dust!


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