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Clomid.... now what?

After TTC for about 10 months we finally conceived but miscarried within a week of finding out (DR called it chemical pregnancy).  So That was about 4 mos ago.  Still TTC right now.  Charting BBT and CM (along with prgesterone testing) showed that I"m not ovulating regularly....so I've been prescribed Clomid when my period comes.  Still waiting for my period ...on Day 38 already..=(

What can i expect while on clomid?  Anyone in the same boat as me where they were not ovulating regularly and was then prescribed Clomid?  What was your experience?  How soon after on Clomid did you get your BFP?

Thanks for your insights ladies.
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1351078 tn?1416313146
I took me 9 months of 50 mg to get pregnant on clomid . but everyone is diffrent hop it dont take that long for you . I got pregnant on my own 5 times after that  with only 1 m/c .
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Hmmm...interesting.  Thanks for the info.  Have you conceived while on Clomid?
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918479 tn?1272838152
I tried clomid in Nov of last year.  We had to use provera first to induce a period though.  I actually got pregnant on our first round, but it ended in a tubal pregnancy.  Many women believe that clomid cause tubal pregnancy, but it hasn't been "scientifically proven."  I never even thought to research it before it happened so you may want to talk to your doctor about it.  Also, research the side effects.  Some women experience horrible mood swings, but I was lucky and didn't notice anything.  Here's some research I saved from when I tried it...

It may take time to establish an appropriate and effective dosage for each person. Once that is established, you should expect to ovulate 5-8 days after the last pill is taken. If you do not conceive in that cycle, AF will usually arrive three weeks after the last pill

What kind of Robitussin is used to improve cervical mucus?

One should buy the plain kind with no letters after it. The only active ingredient is guaifenesin, and it contains 100 mg per teaspoon. It is very important to avoid the versions that contain decongestants as those may dry up cervical mucus. Also, there is some conflicting information about whether dextromethorphan, the DM in some cough medicine names, may be linked to birth defects such as neural tube defects and cleft palate

The recommended dose for improving cervical mucus is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. Recommended dosage is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. If mucus still appears thick, you can take as the maximum dosage as listed on the label of the cough medicine. Water intake should be increased to encourage cervical mucus production and a full glass should take with each dose of guaifenesin.
If you re taking Clomid (clomiphene citrate, Serophene) as an ovulation inductor, it may help to know that it can cause hostile mucus in 30 percent or more of women using it. Higher doses of Clomid tend to be more associated with less cervical fluid and a thinner uterine lining, than the 50 mg dose and Robitussin can help to reverse this.

Most doctors suggest taking Robitussin five days before and including the day of ovulation for a total of 6 days during your cycle.This helps provide the optimal environment to help the sperm survive and get to where they need to go.If you take Clomid, waiting until the day after the last Clomid pill is taken before starting Robitussin is suggested.
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