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Can Clomid cause extremely short periods?
LMP Nov. 12, 2015. Started my first cycle of Cloid at 50mg days 5-9. Ovulated on CD 17-18 but normally I ovulate on CD15. AF expected CD28 (Dec. 10) and came like clockwork however; AF only lasted 12 hours! I first noticed bright red blood when going to the bathroom around 10:30AM on Dec. 10 so used a regular tampon until about 5:00PM. When I changed tampons I noticed that it wasn't very saturated at all, just enough to warrant wearing something although it looked light enough that a pantyliner would suffice. Nonetheless we were going to a holiday party and I thought my period would continue to get heavier as it normally does. When we got home that night I removed my tampon and it was even less saturated than before. Usually day 1 is relatively light (but not this light), days 2-3 are my heavy days but regular tampons are still sufficient (just change them more frequently), and day 4-5 is very light with day 5 being mostly spotting and no tampon needed. Is Clomid causing these changes?
3 Answers • 8 years ago
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U sure that was af? Ur cycle length should lengthen if u O later, clomid tends to add a day or two to ur luteal length (dpo) as well. So if u O'd two days later than ur norm, then ur af should be due cd30 or later.
Clomid can thin the uterine lining, which can lighten/shorten af, but that happens more with high doses. 50mg is a starting dose, so I wouldn't attribute light flow to the drug. Take a test, I don't think af's what that was. Implantation bleeding is a possibility as well. It's not common but does happen.
Good luck! =))
8 years ago
Thanks for your answer and advice! I took a HPT FRER and it was negative which I sort of expected as I have my normal AF symptoms but I guess you really never know until you test! Seeing my dr Monday morning before I start my 2nd round.
I have always ovulated on my own but he prescribed Clomid to help me produce a super egg. I could feel a huge difference and have no doubt I O'd. But, I think my issue has always been implantation whether due to thin lining or not enough progesterone to sustain pregnancy. Whatever it maybe I'm ready for answers and hopefully a solution so we can get our BFP!
Again, thank you for the input!
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