Starting Clomid w/ Question on Multiple Births

[BabeMuneca]

I just received a phone call from my doctor this past Friday (June 30, 2006) that my progesterone level was very low and that my Ob/Gyn was going to start me on Clomid.

Today, I was able to reach her (rather she called me back after the 4th of July holiday), and she is going to start me on Clomid on my start of my cycle in a few days.

I am curious to know if any women out there who was on Clomid conceived any multiple births. I already have a child without the use of any fertility drugs, when I was 25 and I am now 36.

My aunt has twins...and she is my father's sister. I'm just curious to know that it is going to end up heightening my chances of any multiple births...with the factors of having already one child, age and twins running in the family. My mother also told me that my aunt's mom when she was younger had quads..but they all died at birth...as modern medicine in the long ago past wasn't like they are now-a-days.

Any advice would help. Thanks!

[Jules_za]

Clomid does increase you chances of having multiples, and if it runs in the family then chances are you stand a greater risk.  However, I was on clomid and am only carrying one.  If you surf around you will be told your chances are between 4-10%.  The question is, would you prefer one or more, or none at all? Good luck.

[Adevotee]

I have twins in my family. My mom's aunts were twins, although they died when they were infants. I took clomid and got pregnant. It does increase your chances just like the previous poster said but it's only a small percentage. I am only having one. I have had 2 ultrasounds now and I am 14w1d.

Here is a really good website for clomid:

http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/clomid.htm

Take Care

[girl522]

when determining if twins run in your family they only take into consideration your mothers side not your fathers.

[BabeMuneca]

Thank you all for your comments! This is and has helped in the understanding better!!  8-)

[mar2006]

I have MS and am considering clomid - time is of the essence and I can't be on any MS medication, when my husband and I are trying to conceive.  Am I a good candidate for clomid?

[sydneydelux]

Only fraternal twins are hereditary, identical twins are not.  And it doesn't matter if they were on your mother or father's side, as it is the increased production of FSH, which can be from your mother or your father's mother.  The older you are, the more eggs your ovaries produce from a rush of FSH, but if you are not ovulating that wouldn't pertain to you.  I have heard on a few sites on the internet that people have had trouble becoming insured after using Clomid, so I would take that into account.  Good luck, and check out some accredited medical sites, like the Mayo Clinic or Medline.

http://www.obfocus.com/high-risk/twins/twin1.htm