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Doctor has finally suggested Clomid this upcoming cycle. I asked him about Femara but says he prefers Clomid because they virtually do the same thing and he's more familiar with it. I should be CD1 on Saturday. What can anyone tell me about 3-7 vs. 5-9? What difference does it make? What about dosage 50 mg vs. 100 mg? Side effects?
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3-7 seems to be the suggested dose on here. What did your doctor prescribe? Mine prescribed 50mg cd5-9 but I took it cd4-8 instead. I might try 3-7 next cycle.
Normally 50mg is the starting dose. Side effects for me were I felt a bit more irritable when I was taking it and I get very tender around the uterus/ovaries area. BDing at ovulation was very uncomfortable last time I took clomid. Other than that I didn't get many side effects but others on here have.
I'm waiting for CD1 (Fri./Sat.), then I'll go and get the script after u/s. Not sure what he will suggest. I hear 5-9 increases twin chances. Have you heard that?Quote:
Originally Posted by purple
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There is difference in chance of multiples based on when you take it. However, twins are more likely at higher doses so if you want to avoid them, I recommend 50mg.
I always suggest CD3-7 as it has the best odds pf conception and ideally you want to O around CD14 for optimal egg quality. Sometimes you might want to take it earlier or later depending on when you usually O on your own. What CD do you usually O around?
Clomid is well known for side effects. Painful O/ovarian discomfort is the most common, as well as hot flashes while taking the pills an potentially for day after. More rare side effects include headache, migraine, nausea and fatigue, among others. I had extreme, crippling exhaustion and horrible hot flashes for almost 2 weeks both times I took Clomid, but my response was definitely not typical.
Typically CD14-16.Quote:
Originally Posted by maidentomother
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Allegedly there are fewer twins on days 5-9 but after seeing several dozen Clomid cycles I found that to be totally unpredictable with both singles and twins at either use. Additionally I felt that we saw much better odds of conception when it was taken 3-7 so I now use that as my baseline. :)
:agree: I'd take it 3-7 then. If you were Oing like on CD 35 or something it might make more sense to take it later but I think you'll do well on 3-7Quote:
Originally Posted by fefecooks
5-9 is supposed to DECREASE twinning, not increase it. But like I said I do not think this works in any reliable way and have seen singles and twins at every conceivable (haha) set of datesQuote:
Originally Posted by fefecooks
Thanks everyone! Failed to mention that since my miscarriage in January, I spot 3-4 days before I flow and 2 days after. This can't be good right? What could this mean? U/S confirms that lining looks good.
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Believe it or not it's actually ok. The spotting before O may mean a slightly short LP but 10-11 days (even with FULL AF 3-4 days early and not just spotting) is still enough to get and stay pregnant. Spotting a couple days after AF ends is nothing to worry about either. Your lining regrows from inside out so that spotting is ok, the lining is still forming just fine even with some spotting. :) If lining looks good, you have no worries on that front.