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I got a prescription from my doctor for clomid. He told me to start taking it on the first day of my period 50 mg for 5 days then 100mg for the 5 days after (10 days of clomid in a row) Has anyone else used clomid before and if so when did you take it? All the research Iv done online most woman only take it for 5 days. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you x
Most people take it 5 days starting cd2 up to cd5.. I'm taking it this cycle cd4-8 although the dr said to do it 5-9.
Have you ever taken it before as that is a high dose to start with. Most start with 50mg and go up if needed. 50mg has always worked for me and it seems the most common dose. It does seem to be a bit unusual.
Is he a fertility specialist or general doctor? Have you been diagnosed with a fertility issue?
Thank you so much for your reply purple
He was just a general doctor. I have pcos and I'm also taking metformin but this is my first time on clomid so I did think it was a large dose as well. I was thinking of just taking it for the 5 days and if no results then upping it but I just wanted to double check it would work with just 5 days. Thank you x
I have pcos too and have been taking metformin for 6 months. I only just got diagnosed last October but I have probably always had it as I have poly cystic ovaries, acne and irregular cycles.
Some women with pcos will need 100mg or even more but it is usual to start with 50mg first as you can be overstimulated on the higher dosage. I assume because it is a GP you won't be getting monitored with an ultrasound? What are your cycles normally like?
What days do you think you will take it? The specialists I have been to have always said 5-9. I took it 5-9 when I conceived my first son. I'm just trying 4-8 this time to see if my O is a little earlier than previously cd18 - cd19.
It can be taken that way but it's rare, especially to start. I would be more inclined to have you take 100mg CD3-7. How severe is your PCOS? Do you O on your own? What are your cycles like?
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I have NEVER heard of that and I would call him back to clarify. He may have mispoke. That is also a crazy high dose for someone who is only in their first month of it.
I would have you take it 50 mg CD 3-7.
Yes exactly Purple anyone with PCO could pop out 5 viable eggs on that dose.
My cycles are usually very irregular. Before starting vitex they were about 90 days apart. I have been referred to gynaecology for a scan but I'm awaiting an appointment. I also have blood tests for tomorrow. I was diagnosed with pcos nearly 10 years ago now. I just checked the prescription again and it states;
"one to be taken on the first day of bleeding. Thereafter one a day for a further four days then two a day for five days"
The doctor I seen did say he had newly qualified so I wonder if this is a new way of prescribing the drug or whether he felt I needed a stronger dose but I will defiantly be taking a smaller amount to begin with. Thank you to everyone for your replies x
That does sound like a serious case of PCOS. I strongly recommend 100mg taken CD3-7 (I do not believe 50mg will be enough for you to O in a timely manner). I guess that this dr wants to be aggressive, but he's definitely overshooting! I'm a pharmacist, btw.
I also recommend that you begin temping (Fertility Friend, link in my signature or just click on my chart, is a great charting resource) and due to your PCOS OPKs may not be reliable for you. Charting is the best way to be sure that you are Oing promptly and responding properly to the Clomid.
Keep us posted!
I didn't ovulate for over 6 or 7 months before taking clomid the first time but I ovulated just from 50mg so it is possible that it works for someone with long cycles.
Let us know what you decide to do. Are you just waiting for your period to start? Did they give you anything to bring it on?
I think you should also be on 100mg, Purple, given you O late on 50mg. And I would have recommended you start at 100mg with that history, too.
I think Claire would probably O on 50mg but likely not as early as she should.
I feel like I"m out of my pay grade here and I hate telling anyone to go against their doc's advice really because at the end of it, they're the experts (ostensibly LOL)
If you have a spare moment I would love you to update us on how it worked for you.
Thank you for all your advice. I actually started my period on Sunday so today is cycle day 3 and I'm going to take my first tablet of clomid tonight (I heard taking it at night helps with symptoms) going to start with the 50mg and see how I get on and if I have no results then use 100mg next month. Only going to take it for 5 days. Again thank you all I really appreciate it and I will keep you posted with how I get on x
Good luck Claire! We can be clomid buddies this cycle, I take my 4th dose tonight.
Personally I haven't noticed symptoms taking it day or night but night seems to be the suggested time now.
My symptoms start as I gear up to O as I get really tender in my uterus area. I'm not really looking forward to that part as BDing gets uncomfortable right close to ovulation.
Join us in the May TTW thread if you want to chat with others ttc.
How is your cycle going Claire?
I took 50mg cd4-8 and still only ovulated around cd19 (yesterday) so no earlier than taking it cd5-9 for me.
Hi Purple
My doctor phoned me hours before I was going to start my clomid and said to hold off this month as I'm booked in to get scans along with taking it next month. So I decided to go back onto vitex and pregnitude this month and begin the clomid next month. However I just got a BFP. I guess I didn't need the Clomid after all. I'm so excited. I just hope this baby sticks. How are you getting on with this cycle? Xx
Congrats Claire!! Fx for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
I think AF is on the way for me so hopefully I have better luck next month.
Oh exciting news Claire!! Good luck and pink dust!
Thank you both. Is it too early to post my sway plan? I have my fingers crossed for u purple xx
You can post your sway now. It is easier to remember when done early although it was sad updating mine each time because I misscarried but I think I would have forgotten everything by 12 wks.
It's entirely at your discretion, the risk is of course that the pregnancy does not work out so I like to leave that ball in your courts. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Claire-Lou