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Anyone here on Clomid or been on Clomid?

by momof2princesses, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
Hello This is my first cycle on clomid, and I am a little nervous just by all the stuff I have read. I started day 1 yesterday and so far so good, I am not sick, a little nauseaous last night and little dizzy when I laid down for bed, but otherwise good. Could some of you tell me your experiences on Clomid? SO then I know that if I get those symptoms its just part of the treatment. I have heard that you can lose your sight? Is that true? Does anyone know what the chances of that are? What are some of the other side effects? THanks Kendra
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by momof2princesses, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
Also if you've been on Clomid did you use Robitussin in addition to the clomid and did that help? I've heard to do that to, but does it really help? Thanks Kendra

by MrsD2, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
I don't want to scare you, but I was on Clomid for about 9 months.  My symptoms were that of a normal period, maybe a little moody.  Since I've stopped, I've had nothing but trouble.  I don't know if that is due to the Clomid or if my body is just wacky.  I hope it works for you, but If I were you, I wouldn't stay on it longer than 6months, even if the Dr's tell you otherwise.  Happy baby making.

by aishah, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
HI I was on clomid for three months with my first pg I had no side effects at all. I did not get pg on the month i took it but the month after I stopped.  1 yr later I took it again for 2 months and got pg on the second cycle again no side effects.  I took no other medication when i was taking clomid.  In april/may this year I approached my doc for another go at clomid as i had been trying for 18 months and had 1 pg which eneded in m/c  sept 02 but i really wanted baby number 3.  The doctor thewn said I would have to see a fertility specialist as here in the uk clomid is no longer perscribed without the specialists permission.  I told her i had taken it before with no probs but she said it may cause cysts on the ovaries so it has to be given under observation and that it cannot be taken for more than 1 year.   I was going to arrange appt with specialist but i fell pg in june naturally,  and i am now 13 weeks pg.   Anyway sorry about the long story hope it expalins a bit and good luck.

by momof2princesses, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
Thanks for the responses, I appreciate your stories. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens. Thanks again Kendra

by tracy6190, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
I was on Clomid for 6 months. I had a lot of side effects while using it, including difficulty sleeping (often woke up in the middle of the night), hot flashes, and big mood swings. It also lengthened my cycle quite a bit. I wouldn't ovulate until day 19 or 20. I never got pregnant while using it but I have heard of others having success on it. Hope this helps. Good luck!

by nickpooh2319, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
I personally have never been on it but my aunt was on it after trying naturally for 2 years.  I know she said she had mood swings really bad, but that was it.  Anyways she ended up with twins.

by azjen, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
I've been on clomid for 8 months.  I'm seeing an RE and he sees no problem with this (I was concerned longer than 6 months).  I finally conceived on the 8th month, but unfortunately, I ended up miscarrying.  Anyway, I think a lot depends on why you are on it.  For me, without it my cycles could be 47 days long.  On clomid, I had regular 29 day cycles.  I did experience hot flashes and night sweats, however when I started taking it at night, this all went away.  Clomid is making me ovulate at a "normal" time, which is necessary to conceive.  So I will stick with it until my RE feels it's time to move on to something else.  Let me know if you have further questions.

by momof2princesses, Sep 15, 2003 12:00AM
To: azjen
I am the same way my cycles are all over the place so I never knew if or when I was ovulating. They did the day 21 prog. test and it came back only 1.1 so she said something was  off, but then I got pg and m/c so now I am on day 2 of my clomid cycle. I hope it works. Are you using a OPK also or do you just know when you ovulating? What dosage are you on? I am on 50 mg. Do you have any children already? When was your m/c? Are you doing okay withit? Have you started to try again? I haven't had to many side effects, a little hot flashes at night when I am getting settled for bed but not too bad. I am crossing my fingers, For me and you both---Well for all of us in this room, we all deserve it!! Thanks so much for your reply, Kendra

Oh and also did you use robitussin in addition to the clomid, I have read that it helps with the hostile mucus when your on clomid. Do you know anything about that? Thanks!!

by azjen, Sep 16, 2003 12:00AM
To: momof2princesses
I have been using OPK's while on Clomid starting around day 12 and always getting a positive day 15.  I recommend the clear blue easy brand.  The time I got pregnant, I did use the Robittusin - I started taking it when I started testing.  That month I also had a trigger injection, so who knows what "worked".  I was on 50 mg, cycle days 3-7.  I m/c'd 8/12 and am now awaiting AF.  I need to have 1 cycle on my own and then I will do a "clomid challenge" - 100 mg x 5 days with blood work day 3 and 10 and an ultrasound day 14.  I have no children yet and am anxiously waiting to become a mom!  Hope this is of help to you.  Jen

by momof2princesses, Sep 16, 2003 12:00AM
To: azjen
Jen, Thanks for all your help, It has helped me, so well see what happens. I wish you the best of luck, You seem like a really nice person, don't give up it will happen for you, I will be praying for you!! Good luck, Kendra

by cila, Sep 16, 2003 12:00AM
To: new here.. and to momof2princesses
Hi new here just to introduce myself.. i'm 23 and dh is 27 we have been ttc for 31/2 years with no success, i have taken clomid 50 mg for about 2 months then up'd to 100 mg one time day for 5 days on cycle days 5-9.. seemed to be ovulating but  accomplished nothing but horrible mood swings, and slight depression.. finally had my progesterone level checked and it was really low.. so now i'm thinking that this could be my problem.. so maybe clomid and a progesterone supplement would make it happen !! any suggestions ?



momof2princesses,

just had a quick question, i noticed that your progesterone level was almost the same as mine. I just received my bloodtest back today and and according to the diagram during the luteal phase (which i had mine taken on cd 21 and it was 1.6) the levels are supposed to be 3.3 - 25.6 , which would mean that mine is really low..  anyway, my question is are you being treated with any other med like natural progesterone i havent got to discuss the levels with my dr yet, but just wondering if anything else could help that, because i know that that progesterone can have a big part in getting and staying pg.. thanks to all and sorry so length-y  :)  goodluck to all

by momof2princesses, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
To: cila
I had the same concerns when I had my m/c in aug. My dr. said if my AF wasn't regular then when they did the day 21 prog. check then It wasn't the right time for me maybe it needed to be done later or earlier. WEll she doesn't think I need any prog. supplements she doesn't think they really work all that well. But I did go buy some from a nutrition store, its just a prog. cream. Hey I figure it can't help, I have also heard to start taking B6, that that will help in your prog. levels. My dr. felt the clomid would do the trick, I think while making you ovulate it also aids in your prog. level increase.



I hope this helps, I know its very frustrating to see your numbers so low and then you think maybe your dr. overlooked something that could help you get pg and stay pg. I honestly don't know why my prog. is so low, hopefully it wont' stay that way, It did when I got pg in June It was 1.1 when I took the day 21 and then 1.1 when I had my m/c in Aug. so I think there is something there, in the fact that prog. levels do affect your pregnancy. BUT it's all very confusing to me. All we can do is keep trying and keep our chins up, It will happen for us, we deserve it. Take Care and best of luck to you!! Kendra

by cila, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
Thanks , I hope it happens soon for all of us trying, this is so devestating month after month... I have heard alot about natural

progesterone the transdermal cream kind is supposed to be better and it takes a little bit longer to get your body regulated but that it does it more evenly than if you were to take prometrium or provera  but anyway, i thought about getting some to try too. I figure that it couldnt hurt !  thanks for the response

         lots of wishes to all goodluck  :)

by tbo5, Sep 23, 2003 12:00AM
I am about to go on Clomid on my next cycle. My doc (RE) says that my cycles are too long (~38 days) and so my egg has gone "bad" by the time I ovulate (sort of like its been waiting in “queue” being exposed to the “elements” for too long). So he is putting me on Clomid (days 3-7) and progesterone suppositories (days 14 to period or 10wks along) to stimulate ovulation earlier and then supplement my prog. (the prog. is just in case that is the problem, but he thinks its only a slight chance that that is a problem. It is more likely that I just ovulate too late in my cycle so the Clomid should do the trick on its own). I have heard a few horror stories about hot flashes from using Clomid, but in general everyone says that it is worth it. My doc is pretty sure that I will be able to conceive and the pg will "stick" if I simply ovulate earlier (I've had 2 miscarriages in the past year). We are also going in for all the initial tests to confirm that something else isn’t the problem. We'll see!! I am excited that something is happening though and I am not just waiting for those two precious fertile days to make love and then hope it worked...this seems much more 'proactive.' Good luck to all of you!

by God Bless us All, Jul 28, 2007 08:07PM
To: Everyone trying to conceive
Before tryin clomid my Dr. wanted me to try an ovulation kit. I started the kit on my June cycle, Clearblue easy digital (easy to read kit) 7 sticks. I tested for 7 days no luck I bought another kit (same kit) tested for 3 more days no luck then finally called the Dr. and told her that there was not yet a change in the kit a 0 was negative a smiling face was positive. (always an O showing up). The Dr. said that I should come in and get my blood drawn. A day or 2 later a nurse called with the results and said that I had already ovulated and my choices was to try the kit again on my next cycle or try clomid.( I choiced clomid )

I started my cycle July 15th of 2007 and started on clomid 50mg on days 3-7. On day 10 I was scheduled to get my blood drawn and a ultrasound. The ultrasound showed that the lining of my uterus was thin which they were looking for it to be a little thicker than it was and my eggs were not mature enough 2 eggs in the left overay. They sheduled me back in for another ultrasound and blood work 3 days later I went in and the ultrasound showed that the lining of my uterus slightly thickened (still thick enough) it showed a 3rd egg the 3rd in the right ovary. On thr right the egg measured 10 on the left the eggs measured 11 and 12. The Dr. said when taking clomid they look for the eggs to at least mature to 18. So now I'm scheduled in another 3 more days which will be the 30th of July 2007. Hopefully when the ultrasound will show excatly waht they are looking for.

Sorry for the long story but I hope that it was helpful to someone if not everyone I will keeo you posted on my up coming Dr. appoinment.  Good Luck to us all and God Bless us all to concieve and have healthy pregnancies and babies in God we trust..

by goodbabyone, Jan 15, 2008 07:47PM
To: Anyone
Trying for number 2.......
I am on clomid, second month 50mg days 3-7.  On day 11 they want me in for an ultra sound...what are they looking for? I hate taking this stuff.  It makes my brain fell like it is moving around. I take it at 3pm ...last month I took it at 4pm. Anyone taking clomid now?....need support. I already did the very painful HSG test and feel like that made my cycle worse.

by kazah, Mar 09, 2008 04:16AM
Hi there. I am on my first