First time on clomid. Any advice?

[mommyin10]

Hi, ladies.  I'm starting clomid tomorrow for the first time & wanted to know if there's anything I should do, not do, or expect ???  Any advice is appreciated !  :)

[ateh]

hello,i was on clomid 50mg for 2 cycles and had no luck.i'll be starting another round once AF shows up.i'll be doing that with iui.are you doung iui or timed intercourse?well i had no prob with clomid but i've read many post in this forum talking about taking tussin to increase your chances.good luck with clomid.

[sweetdrda]

Hi there.  I have done 4 cycles of clomid 50mg cd 5-9, the last two w/ IUI.  So far no bfp.  I took a break this month and did no meds no IUI.  I will start on clomid again next cycle w/ IUI and looking to do acupuncture with it.  What I experienced with clomid is: longer cycle and delayed O by about 2 days, usually O cd 14 w/ clomid cd 16 consistantly, usual cycle about 31 days w/ clomid 33 days.  On 3rd cycle of clomid I was a wreck! Extremely irritable and emotional.  4th cycle on clomid I ovulated 2 eggs. I know this because my 7 dpo progesterone level was in the mid 30's indicating the release of more than 1 egg.  Also 3rd cycle I experienced terrible hormonal headaches for about 10days.  This didnt happen with the first 2 cycles or the last one.  Last one mild headache a day or two.  Other than that I cant think of anything right now.  Good luck on your ttc journey and if you have any other questions feel free to let me know.
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[4Angie]

Beware of hot flashes!  That seems to be the consistent s/e with most people.  I did 150 mg. for 3 cycles, last one with IUI.  No BFP for me.  I went on to injections this past month.  No worries.  It is not bad at all!

[hutchette81]

Yeah the hot flashes are a killer! You will need to wear layers! LOL My Dr. also told me that weight gain is a common s/e.  I am on 150mg, and still waiting for my bfp. A good friend of mine got pregnant on her 7th cycle (she was up to 100). Good luck, and lots of Baby Dust!!!

[mommyin10]

Ladies, Thanks for all your info/advice !  It's truly very helpful :)  My doc did say I could get unusually hormonal, which I warned dh about.  He seems a little worried :)  I'm usually very low key, so I'm sure I'll be fine.  It's just good to know what I could expect.

ateh, no IUI yet for me.  Just timed bd.  I'm starting with 50 mg, as well.

Sweetdrda, I will definitely find you if I have any questions, Thanks !  

Angie & Hutchette, the hot flash warning is greatly appreciated !  I will dress accordingly :)