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HI,
I am starting Clomid 50 mg tomorrow. I am scared about the hormones will affect my mood yikes! I can't even tolerate birth control pills. My LP phase is only8-9 days though so I am praying this is the answer. So how did it go for your first week on it? :)

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Hi guys

i will be starting my clomiphene on the 2nd day after my bleed. am still waiting to fifnish up the provera which is meant to bring my periods.

how did it go with the clomid? any luck. please let me know.

summer

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Hello ladies,
I don't know if if the clomid worked this time because I am in the dreaded two ww. The pills didn't affect my mood until the last day and then the day after. I just felt like I had full blown PMS which is always charming to experience twice a month. I did go to the doctor cd 14 the test for cm hostility. It was rather unpleasant because she dug around alot to get to the CM ouch I was sore for the next day. I wasn't hostile which I attribute partially to taking robitussin 3 times a day to thin things out. Dh is really busy at work so I was hoping we didn't need IUI. Oh and I think I finally ovulated on day 19 but i am only on cd 20 so can't be sure if the temps will stay up. So good luck I am curious about your experince too. WB

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So the first round of clomid did not work for me. Very depressing...

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It did not work for me either. I just finished round two of Clomid on the 4th. I have three follicles this time. Last month I had two. What about you?

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I am so sorry that the clomide did not work out. Try to stay positive I know it can be tough - I had 3 regular Clomide cycles and then 3 with Clomide and IUI. Unfortunately I did not get pg till I moved on to IVF but I have a girlfriend with a happy healthy two year old from using clomide so it does work! The only advice I would use and if you know you had three follicles it sounds like you are already on the right track - is make sure you are monitered by U/S during the cycle so they can make sure the ovary is responding and that after they check for cysts.

Best of luck next cycle!

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Hi,
My doctor hasn't been doing ultra sound so I don't know how many follicles I had last month. Maybe because she is trying to correct a lpd so we already know i am ovulating just way too late in my cycle. That is why i am changing when i take it from cd 5-9 to cd 2-6.
I want to see if i can get the o at a "normal" day perhaps cd 14-16. Dh is getting impatient it really is so much pressure ugh! Every woman in his family gets knocked up the first time they try.

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I try it and nothing happen yet bot still hoping ,good luck

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i finished my first round of clomid and am still going back for more blood works and scans. i have PCOS and so far i havent developed any reasonable follice. i still have the little cycsts hangong around. Also another thing is that estrogen level is very low, the 1st time i did my BT it was 224 then the other day it was 226 bow 294 but still they said its too low. they said it should be around 1000 or somewhere there.. i go back for more bloods on monday.

they may up my clomid as right now i am on 100mg. I am just hoping and praying and wont give up maybe clomid is my answer to preggo.

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Hi Summer,
I am sorry that the clomid isn't working for you either it does sound like you need a higher dose but then you will have more bad side affects hmmm. Next month my ob is going to try one of the aromatase inhibitors (something like femara i think) she says they are not anti estrogen so less side affects on cm and lining etc. I am going to have her refer me to a RE though I would like to be monitered a little better if that makes sense. Perhaps they will do all of the other tests for blocked tubes etc. The OB didn't see the need for it. Has you doctor checked everything out for you? How long are going to stick with the Clomid? This month i was able to get the O on day 16 with it so at least progress. Now in 2WW it is hard to stay positive. Hang in there I know they will get something that works for you as they say clomid is the mildest and first treatment plan for most so many other options for us both... take care and wb about what happened at your appointment yesterday.

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Hi Alison

I will keep my fingers crossed for you in this 2WW. I pray you get that BFP this time round.

I did not ovulate on this 1st cycle so we have abandoned it. They increased my dose to 150mg so i will just keep my fingers crossed as well and hope that i will ovulate.

did u had any side effects whilst taking you clom? i never had any side effects and am hoping that i dont start them now. ;)

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Well at least they increased your dose ALOT. I have heard about others that have gone up in dosage have experienced side effects so I will be thinking positive for you. I only felt like pms mood swings on day five and the day after but I only take 50 mg. Are they going to make sure the cm is not hostile? If so be prepared it is not very pleasant but I am highly sensitive. We used preseed last cycle too it works really well although pretty expensive 3 dollars for each bding. I am a little scared to use egg whites but have heard it work for others. I am so sorry you had to waste a month but I have a feeling you will o with this so that is something to look forward to. Write back if you need to vent especially if the clomid is making you crazy. baby dust right? GOOD LUCK :)

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I am on CD4 and taking Clomid days 2-6. This is my 2nd cycle on Clomid but my first IUI. We have a male factor so we are going to try IUI 3 or 4 times and then move on from there. I am guessing that I will have IUI on 11/17 or 11/18. I ovulated last cycle on CD18. My side effects haven't been to bad- just bloated(my jeans barely fit) and a few hot flashes and night sweats. I did not have favorable CM - it was not like normal but since we are doing IUI I am not worried about CM. I just hope this works! We have been trying for almost 2 years. Good luck to all of you! :)

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hi G_doll,
Why do they have you on clomid? Do they think ovulating on day 18 is okay? Is the IUI painful? Good Luck I can imagine that there is even more pressure to get pregnant when you have to do it at the office. Is your ob positive about success? My told me that for some people it just doesn't happen ever GEE thanks lady i am definitly switching to a specialist. Good luck i hope this one does the trick for you.

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I am on Clomid because my cycles are very irregular and they say I haven't been ovulating. I only ovulate about 3 times a year. My OB says that CD18 is normal when taking Clomid and I know that I did ovulate that day because the night before and that day I could feel it. This is my first IUI so I don't know how much pain I will feel yet. I am very optimistic about the whole thing. I hope you find a good specialist. Don't worry allison- it will happen - you just have to find a better Dr.

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Hi Alison and g_doll

how are you guys.

I havent started my second round of clom as i still have to wait on the bleed to come. i'm taking some provera to jump start it and hopefully it will come very soon.

any news Alison? i am keeping my fingers crossed for you.

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HELLO

My name is Jacqueline. I am on day 1 of clomid. I sure hope it works for all and myself. It's been a 2 1/2 years.I hope it comes soon.

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Hi Jacqueline

and welcome to this world of clomiphene. The ladies here are very supportive of each other and lend a shoulder to cry on. My 1st round of clom didnt work for me. i did not ovulate at all. i was on 100mg. how many doses are u on?

this time round my doser has been increased to 150mg and i am also praying that it works for me this time.

i wish you much luck and hope it works for u in this round. if it doesnt just remeber that there will be other rounds to follow.

much babydust and love.

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Hi Summer,
Thanks for checking in. I haven't tested or anything but I did detect my mood shift on monday that means af is on her way i can always tell. Boobs are sore too just like always. Well at least next month I am trying something different and hopefully moving on to a specialist. Some sad unrelated news a pitbull and mix breed we were watching mauled my belove kitty we found him today. He was very lovely with fluffy white fur and big blue eyes i miss him and hate to think how he died. Say a prayer for him in kitty heaven so sad :(...I will let you know what happens at my appointment a week from friday. Let me know when you start the clomid if you get a chance

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I started using Clomid last month and the doctor confirmed by my blood test that I ovulated. My progesterone level was 25. He was excited about that. But unfortunately I wasn't pregnant this month. I ovulated late this time. Maybe this month will be better. I have noticed i am having some wierd side effects with clomid. I was increased to 100mg of Clomid. I really just want some results FASTs!!!

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Hi Krissy,
When do you start your next round of clomid? I know what you mean about wanting results fast because by the time they will start treating it has already been FOREVER. Then they tell you to be patient ugh! How long have you guys been trying? I try to be strong like the others on this site who have beeb ttc for over 2 years but it is so difficult. Baby dust ...keep us updated.

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Hi everyone,

I have been ttc for over a year now I just started 100 mg of Clomid on Sunday night, has nayone been experiencing headaches mine just started yesterday
and lasted throughtout the day, I am better today...

Is anyone here having an IUI along with the Clomid?
I wish all of you a successful month!

Alexa

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allison29,

My husband and I have been trying since Sept 04. I have been pregnant three times and lost my girls to Autoimune disorder. So I have to take aspirin everyday and then take Heparin my next pregnancy. The aspirin has effected my ovulation. They just finished doing a lot of tests and confirmed that I have luteal phase defect. So this last month was my first month to be on clomid. The clomid really made my body produce more progesterone. With the other pregnancies I had to take progesterone shots weekly. So it has been a rollar coaster ride for the past two years. I am really trying to be patient. But it is so hard. I still cry about the girls that I lost. But I also didnt mention that I have two other children. I have a 11 year old and a 9 year old.
baby dust!!!!

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Thanks Summer

I really could use the support right now. I am on 50mg right now. I also have been taking the rubbotusin. I sure hope this works. I don't how much I can take.
How long have you been trying?
God bless

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Hi Summer,
Thanks for checking in. I haven't tested or anything but I did detect my mood shift on monday that means af is on her way i can always tell. Boobs are sore too just like always. Well at least next month I am trying something different and hopefully moving on to a specialist. Some sad unrelated news a pitbull and mix breed we were watching mauled my belove kitty we found him today. He was very lovely with fluffy white fur and big blue eyes i miss him and hate to think how he died. Say a prayer for him in kitty heaven so sad :(...I will let you know what happens at my appointment a week from friday. Let me know when you start the clomid if you get a chance
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Alison

I will keep my fingers crossed for you just in case its not AF.

i'm sos sorry abt your cat, that was pretty awful such a cruel death :'( So what a u gonna be trying next month? i have heard my specialists say if the clom doesnt work they will put me on metformin.

I'm still waiting for AF to show up then i start the clom

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[quote author=jnt010 link=board=13;threadid=3004;start=15#27629 date=1163023318]
Thanks Summer

I really could use the support right now. I am on 50mg right now. I also have been taking the rubbotusin. I sure hope this works. I don't how much I can take.
How long have you been trying?
God bless
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Hi jnt
Hey we are here for each other, if u feel like venting do that if it makes it any easier. I will pray for you that this cycle works. I have heard about the robotussin, which one do you take. do you have to take it everyday or just particular days please tell me more , i want to try it as well.
we have been trying for 2ys now and its been an emotional journey. i am filled with pple who have babies around me or who are heavily pregnant, gosh its not fair. i will keep my faith and know hat one day it will be my turn. they will all come to see me and my baby coz most of them have got 2 or 3 already.

lots of luck and babdydust your way :)

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Hey Summer
I read that you take 2 teaspoons 3 times a day during the expect ovulation period. I started the day I started Clomid. It is suppose to help thin out the harsh cervical mucus that sometimes comes as a side effect to clomid. I total understand about what you are going though. I have babys all around me. I hope the best of luck to you and try the robotussin. Also drink lots of water.Send babydust you way.

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Hi Summer,
Thanks for thinking of me in these last couple of days till af. Hope springs eternal i guess. I have been doing the robitussin too. Last cycle i switched to muccinex it seems a little more expensive (because it is name brand) but i think it is worth it. You take two pills a day which are time released the liquid is nasty. I started taking it 3 days before expected ovulation and yes drink lots of water like jnt said. What does Metformin do? A while back a read a success story due to metformin. My doctor is going to try an aromatase inhibitor they achieve same goal as clomid but by different mechanism so less effect on the lining (this is my take on it anyway). oh related to cm some people use egg whites while on clomid haven't tried that yet though. I hope your af shows this weekend so you guys get your next try :) lots of baby dust your way too. take care

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Hey Allison29,

Does the muccinex work better or is it just more convenient? I did the metformin and it was horrible. I never want to see that stuff again. I started Clomid tuesday are you on clomid? Oh I heard about the egg white it kinda sound gross but I heard that you can also use Preseed and Olive oil. It's gotten to be that I know some much about trying to have a baby it's crazy!
Well lots of babydust to you. Good Luck.

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Hi jnt,
Its just more convenient it has the same ingredient guafesein (however you spell it) I have been on clomid the past two cycles it helped me to ovulate earlier (without it my luteal phase was only 9 days). Right now i am waiting on AF saddly enough then back to the obgyn to try something else. We used preseed last month I never heard of the olive oil thing i will have to look it up. I know what you mean about learning everything possible I have been a little obsessed with it too. I might have to cut my self off for a little while to relax about things (that is what they say right) like that is possible :) have a nice weekend we have a three day one whoo hoo!

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Could ya'll tell me how long it takes for the side effcts to kick in after starting Clomid?
thanks

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