Tell me about Clomid please...

[GeCon]

Hi,

So I would be interested to find out how you managed to get it, did you have to jump through hoops to get it prescribed, etc?

And also if someone who does not need it for fertility uses it, but would take it for swaying purposes only, does it increase the risk of multiple pregnancy compared to someone taking it for fertility issues as they are ovulating okay without it?

Also, were you supervised while taking it (i.e. scans to see how many follicles) or did you take it without supervision?

Thanks.

[Maple]

Hi GeCon,

After 6 mnths TTC I was referred to a specialist from my GP (family doctor) and after a lot of tests, we found out I had PCOS and was not ovulating well. I was then prescribed Clomid on a very low dose, monitored with blood tests and scans. This is how it is done in NZ, I'm not sure where you are.

If you get hold of it and take it for swaying purposes only, only take a low dose (50mg is normal, I was on 25 mg).

Good luck!

[atomic sagebrush]

Bump

[ICB3]

After seeing a HT doctor who mentioned that I have PCovaries I went to my OB and asked him to do a work up. He wouldn't do it since I am thin and have conceived naturally and he didn't have concerns about PCOS. A few months later I went back and told him I had been trying to get pregnant for 6 mos and had a short LP of 10 days. He asked if I wanted Clomid and I said yes. Easy as that. I didn't take it in my sway though since I was too scared of multiples. HTH!

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes, that's the thing I find SO BIZARRE about doctors and Clomid. Either they hand it out like candy or else they guard it as jealously as a dragon with a golden egg LOL. And everyone please note - the above poster was talking about the SAME doctor.

If you want Clomid, it can be best not to mention the C word because they get weird about it. Just go in and describe what is going on with your cycles, if you've taken ages to get pg and you have a short LP, you should be given Clomid. If your doctor will not give you Clomid for a short LP or poo-poohs your concerns, get another doctor.

[GeCon]

Just thought I'd update that I managed to get the Clomid. However, I was at the same time also diagnosed with mild PC ovaries.

And it will be under supervision.

[retrolove1]

Glad you managed to get hold off it. I've been wondering if my doctor would put me on it because I have very irregular periods and sometimes have over 5 weeks

[retrolove1]

opps....

Period and long periods. Doctors usually say go back on the pill but obviously I don't want to do that because we are TTC from April.

Not sure if Clomid would help or not?!xx

[The Anchor]

Hi GeCon,

After 6 mnths TTC I was referred to a specialist from my GP (family doctor) and after a lot of tests, we found out I had PCOS and was not ovulating well. I was then prescribed Clomid on a very low dose, monitored with blood tests and scans. This is how it is done in NZ, I'm not sure where you are.

If you get hold of it and take it for swaying purposes only, only take a low dose (50mg is normal, I was on 25 mg).

Good luck!

Maple, did you get your twin girls while on Clomid?

[GeCon]

I think, she did, Anchor. I have seen her sway in the sway section.

[The Anchor]

I think, she did, Anchor. I have seen her sway in the sway section.

I remember her twin announcement but I thought she'd dropped it before. TWINS! That might be YOU GeCon! LOL.

Have you started your first cycle yet?

[GeCon]

I haven't started yet, Anchor.

I only got my prescription today and am currently waiting to ovulate while on Vitex. I have irregular and long cycles, so when o will happen is anyone's guess.

We are planning on starting the Clomid and attempting next cycle.

[The Anchor]

I dropped V on CD12 (expected O day) and didn't REALLY O 'til CD15 on this cycle. Pain in the butt.

(Yes I took Vitex last cycle because I took soy iso's for the previous 3 cycles and I think it seriously messed up my estrogen levels so I took V to hopefully level them out. I'm going to take the V again this cycle, honestly, I think it's really doing the trick).

[GeCon]

What CD are you on and any idea when your attempt might be coming up?

[The Anchor]

Oh I'm only on CD2...ANOTHER BFN last cycle. Hopefully O on CD13/14 (I'm going to drop V on CD11 I think). I've got a doc's appt next week and was kinda lurking around the Clomid posts because she suggested on the phone that we might pursue some "fertility enhancement drugs" (lol) for the next cycle. I don't know if she'd prescribe Clomid (I am 40!) but I'm anxious to hear what she has to say. Question for you...how long did it take to get all the "testing" done?

[GeCon]

Not long at all. I went to see the doctor on 5th February, had an internal scan, which showed a few cysts on each ovary and had blood taken. Had my results and got the prescription today, although I would have probably had them last week, had the surgery not been closed all last week.

[The Anchor]

Do you have to have surgery? I'm excited to see how this cycle pans out for you...

[GeCon]

No, no surgery. I meant the doctor's surgery/practice. ;)

[atomic sagebrush]

opps....

Period and long periods. Doctors usually say go back on the pill but obviously I don't want to do that because we are TTC from April.

Not sure if Clomid would help or not?!xx

It def. would but can be super difficult to get hold of in the UK. :(

[atomic sagebrush]

Maple, did you get your twin girls while on Clomid?

Her twins are identical, and Clomid raises rates of fraternal twins, not identical. We have had several sets of Clomid twins, just not Maple's twins. :)

[atomic sagebrush]

I haven't started yet, Anchor.

I only got my prescription today and am currently waiting to ovulate while on Vitex. I have irregular and long cycles, so when o will happen is anyone's guess.

We are planning on starting the Clomid and attempting next cycle.

I woudl drop the V if it is delaying ovulation.

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh I'm only on CD2...ANOTHER BFN last cycle. Hopefully O on CD13/14 (I'm going to drop V on CD11 I think). I've got a doc's appt next week and was kinda lurking around the Clomid posts because she suggested on the phone that we might pursue some "fertility enhancement drugs" (lol) for the next cycle. I don't know if she'd prescribe Clomid (I am 40!) but I'm anxious to hear what she has to say. Question for you...how long did it take to get all the "testing" done?
If they do, be sure they've tested FSH and that it is normal range. I personally think Femara is better for older moms than Clomid because Clomid can raise FSH, but Femara can be tough to get.

[Dreamofpink]

It def. would but can be super difficult to get hold of in the UK. :(

We have what we call a postcode lottery when it comes to the NHS in the UK. I found it pretty easy to get hold of Clomid and I believe Mrs P did too. I think it depends on which local health trust you're under and their policies.

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[retrolove1]

I'm not sure how easy it is to get hold off where I am. Trying to see the doctor is hard enough. I need to book an appointment because there's usually a two week waiting list.

I hope they will give me some if I need it. Been using ovulation predictor kits since October and not had one positive but am having AF so most be ovulating at some point.

Xx

[atomic sagebrush]

We have what we call a postcode lottery when it comes to the NHS in the UK. I found it pretty easy to get hold of Clomid and I believe Mrs P did too. I think it depends on which local health trust you're under and their policies.

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Good to know, thanks so much.

[atomic sagebrush]

I'm not sure how easy it is to get hold off where I am. Trying to see the doctor is hard enough. I need to book an appointment because there's usually a two week waiting list.

I hope they will give me some if I need it. Been using ovulation predictor kits since October and not had one positive but am having AF so most be ovulating at some point.

Xx

I hope you're able to get some. Can you tell me more about your cycles? ARe they regular? If they are, I would just try TTC on CD 11, 12, 13 and stuff the OPK.

[Maple]

Maple, did you get your twin girls while on Clomid?

Sorry Anchor!
Yes, I got identical twins on my first cycle of Clomid.
It is common for fraternal twins (two eggs) while on Clomid. I have read somewhere that because Clomid makes for really healthy eggs, if that egg splits then obviously it's identical twins..
I was lucky that was all I ended up with as I released 3 eggs and one fertilised and split! XX