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Clomid : Doctor increased to 100 / advice from clomid users??????? Looking for any kind of hope

This was my 4th round on clomid 50mg days 5 thru 9. IDK if it worked 1st month, did not get bloodwork bc of Christmas. 2nd month BW was 22, 3rd month was 9.2 (dr said no ovulation), 4th month 11.2 But started AF today on CD 29 :( I called and the nurse said we would try for 2 more months and to up the dose to 100. I am a little worried about side effects bc this month I had a lot. Has anyone up the dose and gone on to get a bfp? I read that if clomid didn't work the first 3 months then it probably was not going to, is this true?? I am feeling very discouraged after trying for 6 and half years now for number 2 and just turned 35 last sat... feeling pretty depressed :(

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11 Answers • 9 years ago


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I got my BFP on my 5th round of clomid (3rd round of 150mg). Make sure u have a good supply of preseed, higher doses can dry things up at times. I cant believe they kept u on 50mg for so long, esp if it didnt work a cpl times. Have u always done 5-9? For me, I found 4-8 to be better, maybe a switch in days might help u. Dont give up hope tho, ur not out yet!
Good luck! =))


9 years ago


Yes it was always 5 thru 9.. do u think I should take it a day early? Haven't been getting positive opk until cd 16 and 17. I have preseed but I ran out of the inserts do u know if you can just get the inserts? Lol

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It increases FSH levels, which can be more beneficial earlier in the cycle for some women (3-7 being the norm). Changing days is completely up to u, it wont alter when u get ur +OPK by much, its always roughly the same amount of time from last pill to + test, give or take a day or two. My O's were always CD16 or 17 on a 4-8 cycle, no biggie, as long as u O and its strong.

I'm not too sure about the inserts, u could check ebay or amazon...worst case, u fill ur finger tip and poke 'er up there that way. U can sterilize those after use as well (inserts, not ur fingers lol), just wash in soapy water and boil for 5 mins.
What CD were u having ur bw done?


9 years ago


21 in January and 22 the last 2 months. The opk were positive on days 16 and 17 and in February day 18.

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I am going to try bbt this month. I have never done it before.

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I think they're running bw too soon after possible O and its giving low readings. U shouldnt go from 22 to 9.8 to 11.2 on the same day/dosage unless O happens on a diff cycle day than previous cycles. 1 or 2 days doesnt seem like a big deal, but it actually is.
Definitely start BBT, its super easy to do, and dont go in for bw on cd21 or 22 unless ur at least 5dpo (preferably 7dpo) at that point.

Lemme know if u need any help with the temping.
Good luck! =))


9 years ago


OK thank you. Yea bc I really felt like I ovulated in February and was wondering if bw was to soon. I ovulated a little later that month according to opk. That why I thought I would try temping. Do u think it is okay to take the higher dose? I will definitely ask you some questions I am sure lol temping always confused me. Do I need to get a special thermometer?

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Haha, I'm so not the person to ask about higher doses lol! I have the go big or go home outlook and I'd take 500mg if it meant getting pregnant hahaha. But yes, I'd def give the 100 a try. For a thermometer, u want a basal therm. It measures to hundredths (2 decimal places) and will give the most accurate reading, but if u cant find one, a regular digital will work as well. It only measures tenths but the shift needed is tenths not hundredths, so u will still see O. Its just the diff between seeing 98.4 and 98.48 on ur chart...not a huge deal tho. Also, try to keep everything the same (blankets, sleepwear, fans on/off, socks etc), these things can alter temps, so can temping orally and sleeping with ur mouth open. Set a time that u can keep, if u wake up 3hrs or less before this time, temp. Going back to sleep will not yield accurate results, it must be minimum 3hrs of solid sleep. Other than that, its pretty easy peasy.
Welcome to ur new addiction! =))


9 years ago


Lol oh great like I need another addiction lol. Thanks I bought one tonight so let the temping begin haha.

9 years ago • Post starter


I am thinking about taking the baby aspirin this month. Have you tried them? Do you know how much to take and what days??

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