50mg Clomid and no ovulation! Now what?

[keeks2]

I am currently on CD 24 after taking Provera to start my period.  I took 50mg Clomid day CD 3-7 and on CD 21 had blood drawn to test my progesterone.  The results came back stating no ovulation.  My Dr. wants to up the dose to 100mg but I am feeling discouraged because many of the people on this sight had said that 50mg worked fine for them. I was just wondering if anyone else did not ovulate on 50mg, then when the dose was increased it worked. I am hoping for some encouraging stories so if you have some that would be great.  Thanks for any input.

[mslkpage]

Don't be discouraged. Lots of women have better luck with the increased dosage. In fact, if it were me, I would be glad that my doc wants to bump it up after one round. Do you know what your progesterone level was on 50mg?

[keeks2]

All he told me was 0.6 or something like that.  As soon as he said I did not ovulate, my attention was lost.  He told me not to be too worried, but it is hard not to be, especially when people keep saying their prosgesterone was 10+ when they ovulated. If I heard him correctly than I am way off.  Thanks for your comment and I guess I will just keep my fingers crossed for next time.

[Tasha456]

I was on Clomid 50mg for the first month and also did not ovulate.. I was upped to 100 mg the second and third month.. and i became pregnant on the third try.  (ended in M/C) So dont be discouraged.  Give it a shot.

[Amey]

gals did u get period that month when u did not ovulate.
I mean is it possible that if we are on clomid and do not ovulate and still getting af on time ?

[Tasha456]

Yes, i still did get my period "around" the time i was supposed to.  it is very possible to still get your period because your uterine still lines with blood.. Good luck and I hope that the 100 mg works.  

Now, I will tell you that I know some women who didnt have any success with the clomid.. but went on to different drugs and had some results.. so keep your head up.. you just have to find what is right for you.

[mslkpage]

Yes, I am hit or miss on ovulation- some cycles I do, and some I don't. But AF always shows up on time, either way.

[keeks2]

did you eventually concieve without m/c or are you still trying with clomid? thanks to all who posted comments... so much appreciated

[sanamabhi]

Hello Keeks and everyone else ,

i also got the news today that 50 mg of clomid didnt work for me ... i am so disappointed ...
well the doc was not in office today and her assistant had called ... she probably will give me a higher dose but i am going to ask to meet up with the doc and ask few questions bec i take the next higher dose ...

[AussieDee]

Hi,

I have pcos and havnt had a period in over 9 months so Just finished taking provera and waiting for Af so I can start clomid. Doc has put me straight on 100mg!! He just by passed the 50mg. He keeps drilling in my head the high chances of twins lol...

Can I just ask.... for those of you who have taken provera to start periods, what dosage were you on and for how many days? Bc the Doc put me on 3 tablets (10mg each) a day for 3 days!! I thought you were supposed to take 1 tablet (10mg) a day for 10 days and then get a period between 5-10 days later? Maybe my doc is just trying to get a move on things???

[puvvada]

I am new to this forum, but i did get lot of energy reading encouraging answers. 50 mg clomid did not work even for me, But the worst is i dint even get my period. I missed my cycle and i am not pregnant too. My doctor says i need to go for an infertility program. i am worried. Can anyone go thru this. Did anyone miss the period even after taking 50 mg clomid without being pregnant. Is infertility program only go? My doctor did not talk about increasing the dose too for me. Is she right?? Should she not try with increased dosage??Please help

[cward]

I started the clomid last month also and today makes 41 days that I havent got my period.  According to the Doc when they did my progesterone level on day 21, it was only 1.95 which meant I didnt ovulate.  I think that we will be taking a test on Saturday just to make sure that I didnt ovulat late and are preg now.  Since this is my 1st time on the clomid at 50mg, I wont be discouraged since many women dont get preg on the 1st dose, but I will be happy if I am

[ssf416]

Just also received the news that I did not ovulate after 50mg on clomid days 5-9. Of course very disappointed but trying to keep a positive attitude. I am just concerned that I am not getting enough follow up  from my dr. I was given provera to induce my period, then started clomid on days 5-9 then had progesterone test on day 21. But I have been reading others who have had utlrasounds etc. Is there something more I should be doing? The dr. did suggest that I bump my dosage up to 100mg. but I want to make sure I am getting all the care I should be!

[journey741]

Are you opk?  If so keep on.  My doctor was doing my progesterone on day 21 and was telling me that I was not ov but I was it just was later.  I found it out myself.  My taking the opks than I told him.  He started doing my progesterone seven days after I got my lh surge.  I also was on 50 went all the way up to 150 he still said I was not ov.  


So get you some opks if you don't have them and test until it turns pos.

[anxiousfemale]

i too started 50 mg of clomid days 3-7, had a progesterone level at day 21 and got a result of 3. they then said to increase clomid to 100mg, i went home and cried most of the night, didnt feel i got much support from the doctors, they said to begin the more aggressive ivf after 1 round. i was really dissapointed with this, and believe from what i have read that this is not unusual. so i am going to go with my heart and give myself a chance without all the intrusive stuff.

[Heather5]

ssf416: Are you seeing a regular doctor (or OBGYN)? It seems like when you get clomid from a regular doctor or OBGYN, they don't do much monitoring, while REs do. REs will usually do an ultrasound on CD3 to check for possible cysts and also to check your antral follicle count (resting follicles), then they will check again before ovulation to make sure you have a maturing follicle (or more that one). As for the dosage, I think bumping it up to 100mg is a good idea. many women need a higher dose than the 50mg to ovulate. Good luck!

anxiousfemale: I think moving to IVF after one failed clomid cycle sounds a bit hasty. I used to go to a different RE and she too was very eager to move to IVF, so I switched to a different RE and I like him a lot better! I might still have to move to IVF, but I'll at least try a few other options before taking that route. So I agree with you...especially since you didn't even ovulate on the first try! Try a higher dose, and even ask for injectables down the line if clomid doesn't work for you. Doing IUIs can also increase your chances and is a lot less expensive than IVF. Best of luck!