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Heal myself? (Clomid without a prescription?)
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to get a sense of what you all think about taking Clomid without a prescription.
I know it's generally not a good idea to buy pills/medicine off the internet, and self-monitor, but I am starting to feel very anxious and desperate.
I've had blood tests done, everything seems fine. My GP says "just relax", but is all getting to me! (It will be a year of TTC in Sept.)
And there is so much contradictory information around: e.g., eat soy; don't eat soy; run, don't run. It's starting to drive me up the wall.
My cycle is all over the place! My last cycle was 74 days long! I used OPKs this month and got a surge on CD14. And another +OPK on CD24. Just did a HPT, and it was BFN.
(You know, I am so used to the BFN I can actually see the words "Not Pregnant" before they appear.)
Anyway, this a far too long and rambly way if asking, if anyone has taken matters into their own hands, ordered some Clomid and treated themselves.
My GP will only prescribe after a series of tests, and I'm not sure my DH would be up for the ones he'd have to do. He's not keen on the idea of IVF either...
Sorry this is so weird. Thanks for listening...
Just wanted to get a sense of what you all think about taking Clomid without a prescription.
I know it's generally not a good idea to buy pills/medicine off the internet, and self-monitor, but I am starting to feel very anxious and desperate.
I've had blood tests done, everything seems fine. My GP says "just relax", but is all getting to me! (It will be a year of TTC in Sept.)
And there is so much contradictory information around: e.g., eat soy; don't eat soy; run, don't run. It's starting to drive me up the wall.
My cycle is all over the place! My last cycle was 74 days long! I used OPKs this month and got a surge on CD14. And another +OPK on CD24. Just did a HPT, and it was BFN.
(You know, I am so used to the BFN I can actually see the words "Not Pregnant" before they appear.)
Anyway, this a far too long and rambly way if asking, if anyone has taken matters into their own hands, ordered some Clomid and treated themselves.
My GP will only prescribe after a series of tests, and I'm not sure my DH would be up for the ones he'd have to do. He's not keen on the idea of IVF either...
Sorry this is so weird. Thanks for listening...
Hi, I just copied the web page for you to see, I am not part of any organization, I am a teacher :-) I just like this web information and found it a really nice and natural way to grow follies without fertility drugs! Good luck this cycle too!!
Risa
Risa
Wow -- you ladies are really organised! LOL! :)
Let me have a think about all this. It certainly sounds good.
A friend just suggested Maca yesterday, and I ordered some, so I guess I should that a go first, before this, but if I do need this, I will certainly purchase it from your organisation!
Thanks for the very detailed information.
Best of luck to you!
Let me have a think about all this. It certainly sounds good.
A friend just suggested Maca yesterday, and I ordered some, so I guess I should that a go first, before this, but if I do need this, I will certainly purchase it from your organisation!
Thanks for the very detailed information.
Best of luck to you!
Thanks for your comments. You're brave, and survived to tell the tale! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, unfortunately, don't know how it is where you are, but my GP is quite strict about fertility drugs. Both me and DH would have to have the full battery of tests before she will prescribe. I'm sure DH would do it if I asked, but you know, I rather not put him through that. I know it's silly, considering what we have to go through! But, I'd just rather not do that. Maybe I will change my mind at some point.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Yes, unfortunately, don't know how it is where you are, but my GP is quite strict about fertility drugs. Both me and DH would have to have the full battery of tests before she will prescribe. I'm sure DH would do it if I asked, but you know, I rather not put him through that. I know it's silly, considering what we have to go through! But, I'd just rather not do that. Maybe I will change my mind at some point.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Here is a natural clomid method that I found on the web, that would be a better idea.
Although I am not pregnant yet, it has produced good follies for me.
link;
http://womens-place.com/ttc/vitex.php#recipe1
Vitex/B6 Fertility Recipe
Our community has used variations of these herbal fertility recipes for years. They use vitex which has been billed as 'the natural Clomid' for quite awhile. Vitex/Chasteberry can be found at health food stores and other places that sell supplements. You can also order it along with B6 through Drugstore.com and help our community (see below). We receive a small portion of proceeds if items are ordered through our links. Don't let this figure into your decision to use this mixture however; if you have decided to use it on your own, we can always use the support.
Navigate this page:
*** Recipe #1 ***
Take Whole Cycle:
1 Prenatal Vitamin icon Daily
1 Baby Aspirinicon Daily
1 50 mg B6 Vitamin icon in the morning.
1 B-50 Complex icon in the evening
From Cycle Day 1 until Ovulation:
Two Vitex, 500mg Capsulesicon in the morning
Two Vitex, 500mg Capsulesicon in the evening
From End of Period until Ovulation:
Robitussin:icon:full strength as if you have a bad cough. Label Directions: adults and children 12 years and over, 2-4 teaspoonsfuls every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period. Consult label for accuracy, warnings, and ingredients. Active ingredient: Guaifenesin ONLY, do NOT get any type with other active ingredients or letters such as Robitussin DM or Robitussin CF.
*** Recipe #2 ***
Take Whole cycle:
1 Prenatal Vitaminicon Daily
1 B6 100mg Vitaminicon 2-3 times a day. Start with twice a day and can take up to 300mg. Only take as much as YOUR body needs to produce good quality mucus.
1 B-50 Complex, Timed Release Tableticon, once a day.
1 Baby Aspirinicon, once a day.
Cycle Day 5 until Period Shows or Confirmed Pregnant:
1 Vitex 500mg Capsuleicon 2-3 times a day with meals or a glass of water. Suggest starting at twice a day and going up if needed.
Around Ovulation
Robitussinicon: Use label directions on your bottle if possible. Label Directions: adults and children 12 years and over, 2-4 teaspoons full every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period. Consult label for accuracy, warnings and ingredients. Active ingredient: Guaifenesin ONLY, do NOT get any type with other active ingredients or letters such as Robitussin DM or Robitussin CF.
CD1-5 Stop vitex and let body rest and use the herbs already taken.
Notes: Recipe #1 and Recipe #2 have both resulted in happy healthy babies. Recipe #2 is a little more controversial than #1 in that it includes vitex until pregnant and it includes a higher dose of B6. Be informed regardless of which one you use.
Vitex Information - Vitex has been used holistically for many years to balance the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone. It eases symptoms of PMS, menopause, perimenopause, and menstruation. It has been reported to aid fertility in women by increasing progesterone in particular. Many women suffering from LPD (luteal phase defect) may gain particular benefit. Members have reported reduction in breast tenderness and acne while on vitex.
Vitex Dosage - Dosages are included in each recipe. If you have a different brand or potency, please refer to the label directions.
Things to Avoid: Do not take vitex with clomid or any other fertility drug. They can counteract each other.
When to Take Vitex - There are two schools of thought about taking vitex. One says to not take it during pregnancy so vitex is stopped at ovulation. The other theory says that vitex needs to build up in your system to really work and stopping at ovulation doesn't allow it to build up enough to work. So, vitex is stopped when there is a positive HPT. Our members have reported both methods as working and some of those beautiful children are the result of their mommies using one of these recipes. Be informed about your choice.
Possible Side Effects: While many sources report no side effects with vitex we have heard a few things on our forums.
Headaches - Some have reported headaches that disappeared when vitex was stopped.
Cysts - Some have reported an increase in ovarian cysts. This makes sense as clomid also can potentially cause cysts.
B6 Information:
B6 is taken to help improve mucus quality and quantity. It is safe to take B6 as it is a water soluble vitamin and passes through your system. Some people have experienced numbness or tingling of the hands or arms while on higher doses. If you experience this, stop taking B6 or lower your dosage to something you can tolerate.
B Complex:
B Compex is taken to aid in the absorption of B6 and the two should be taken together. Taking a timed release B complex also gives benefits throughout the day.
Robitussin:
Robitussin is taken to help with mucus quality. It thins out the mucus in the body, making it easier for the sperm to travel. Some women like to take robi all cycle long and some only take around ovulation. This is a matter of preference and how you think your body reacts to it.
Prenatal Vitamin:
Prenatal vitamins can be obtained through a prescription or purchased over the counter wherever vitamins are sold. Prenatal vitamins are a good choice when trying to conceive because they have folic acid which has been proven to prevent certain birth defects. Prenatals also have a variety of other vitamins that are a good idea when trying to conceive.
Baby Aspirin:
Baby Aspirin is a good idea for any woman trying to conceive or not. It has been shown to have heart healthy effects over a lifetime and is recommended by many doctors. It has a slight blood thinning effect. Many women who have had repeated miscarriages have taken baby aspirin when ttc. There has been a link in recent years to blood clotting disorders and miscarriage. Most doctors seem to think it can't hurt when trying to conceive.
Shopping Resources:
We offer the following items in support of our site. They are items we think you will purchase while trying to conceive. A small portion of the proceeds goes to Womens-Place.
Although I am not pregnant yet, it has produced good follies for me.
link;
http://womens-place.com/ttc/vitex.php#recipe1
Vitex/B6 Fertility Recipe
Our community has used variations of these herbal fertility recipes for years. They use vitex which has been billed as 'the natural Clomid' for quite awhile. Vitex/Chasteberry can be found at health food stores and other places that sell supplements. You can also order it along with B6 through Drugstore.com and help our community (see below). We receive a small portion of proceeds if items are ordered through our links. Don't let this figure into your decision to use this mixture however; if you have decided to use it on your own, we can always use the support.
Navigate this page:
*** Recipe #1 ***
Take Whole Cycle:
1 Prenatal Vitamin icon Daily
1 Baby Aspirinicon Daily
1 50 mg B6 Vitamin icon in the morning.
1 B-50 Complex icon in the evening
From Cycle Day 1 until Ovulation:
Two Vitex, 500mg Capsulesicon in the morning
Two Vitex, 500mg Capsulesicon in the evening
From End of Period until Ovulation:
Robitussin:icon:full strength as if you have a bad cough. Label Directions: adults and children 12 years and over, 2-4 teaspoonsfuls every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period. Consult label for accuracy, warnings, and ingredients. Active ingredient: Guaifenesin ONLY, do NOT get any type with other active ingredients or letters such as Robitussin DM or Robitussin CF.
*** Recipe #2 ***
Take Whole cycle:
1 Prenatal Vitaminicon Daily
1 B6 100mg Vitaminicon 2-3 times a day. Start with twice a day and can take up to 300mg. Only take as much as YOUR body needs to produce good quality mucus.
1 B-50 Complex, Timed Release Tableticon, once a day.
1 Baby Aspirinicon, once a day.
Cycle Day 5 until Period Shows or Confirmed Pregnant:
1 Vitex 500mg Capsuleicon 2-3 times a day with meals or a glass of water. Suggest starting at twice a day and going up if needed.
Around Ovulation
Robitussinicon: Use label directions on your bottle if possible. Label Directions: adults and children 12 years and over, 2-4 teaspoons full every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period. Consult label for accuracy, warnings and ingredients. Active ingredient: Guaifenesin ONLY, do NOT get any type with other active ingredients or letters such as Robitussin DM or Robitussin CF.
CD1-5 Stop vitex and let body rest and use the herbs already taken.
Notes: Recipe #1 and Recipe #2 have both resulted in happy healthy babies. Recipe #2 is a little more controversial than #1 in that it includes vitex until pregnant and it includes a higher dose of B6. Be informed regardless of which one you use.
Vitex Information - Vitex has been used holistically for many years to balance the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone. It eases symptoms of PMS, menopause, perimenopause, and menstruation. It has been reported to aid fertility in women by increasing progesterone in particular. Many women suffering from LPD (luteal phase defect) may gain particular benefit. Members have reported reduction in breast tenderness and acne while on vitex.
Vitex Dosage - Dosages are included in each recipe. If you have a different brand or potency, please refer to the label directions.
Things to Avoid: Do not take vitex with clomid or any other fertility drug. They can counteract each other.
When to Take Vitex - There are two schools of thought about taking vitex. One says to not take it during pregnancy so vitex is stopped at ovulation. The other theory says that vitex needs to build up in your system to really work and stopping at ovulation doesn't allow it to build up enough to work. So, vitex is stopped when there is a positive HPT. Our members have reported both methods as working and some of those beautiful children are the result of their mommies using one of these recipes. Be informed about your choice.
Possible Side Effects: While many sources report no side effects with vitex we have heard a few things on our forums.
Headaches - Some have reported headaches that disappeared when vitex was stopped.
Cysts - Some have reported an increase in ovarian cysts. This makes sense as clomid also can potentially cause cysts.
B6 Information:
B6 is taken to help improve mucus quality and quantity. It is safe to take B6 as it is a water soluble vitamin and passes through your system. Some people have experienced numbness or tingling of the hands or arms while on higher doses. If you experience this, stop taking B6 or lower your dosage to something you can tolerate.
B Complex:
B Compex is taken to aid in the absorption of B6 and the two should be taken together. Taking a timed release B complex also gives benefits throughout the day.
Robitussin:
Robitussin is taken to help with mucus quality. It thins out the mucus in the body, making it easier for the sperm to travel. Some women like to take robi all cycle long and some only take around ovulation. This is a matter of preference and how you think your body reacts to it.
Prenatal Vitamin:
Prenatal vitamins can be obtained through a prescription or purchased over the counter wherever vitamins are sold. Prenatal vitamins are a good choice when trying to conceive because they have folic acid which has been proven to prevent certain birth defects. Prenatals also have a variety of other vitamins that are a good idea when trying to conceive.
Baby Aspirin:
Baby Aspirin is a good idea for any woman trying to conceive or not. It has been shown to have heart healthy effects over a lifetime and is recommended by many doctors. It has a slight blood thinning effect. Many women who have had repeated miscarriages have taken baby aspirin when ttc. There has been a link in recent years to blood clotting disorders and miscarriage. Most doctors seem to think it can't hurt when trying to conceive.
Shopping Resources:
We offer the following items in support of our site. They are items we think you will purchase while trying to conceive. A small portion of the proceeds goes to Womens-Place.
I bought and used Climid on the internet. Sorry to say it didn't work for me and in my opinion, messed me up more. On the bright side, I think it was the real thing because I got very moody and couldn't wait for day 5 of taking it, so I would b done. I also got lots of ovary pain and I think it may have caused a cyst or something. The problem is that because I got it over the internet, I couldn't very well go to the doctor to get an ultra sound to see what the pain was about! Just had to ride it out. Your hubby shouldn't have to take any tests in order for your GP to prescribe Clomid???
Thank you for your comments. Yes, trying to self-prescribe is probably not a good idea.
Thanks! :)
Thanks! :)
You could just make an appointment with an RE. They could prescribe the clomid and you could be monitored. There are different days of your cycle that different RE's prescribe clomid for, depending on your factors. It probably wouldn't hurt to get a workup for you and your DH also. This would include an FSH, semen analysis ect. RE's open up a whole new world to fertility options, and work with you on what works best for you.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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