Starting Clomid

Emma575 · Jul 2, 2019 11:11AM

Hi Ladies, I've started taking Clomid today and feeling a little apprehensive about the side effects and feeling anxious whether it will work or not. Kind of pinning my hopes on it. Just wondered if any one else has any experiences of starting Clomid and how they got on with it. If anyone else is starting this part of the journey too it would be great to hear from you x

WrenR · Jul 13, 2019 9:19AM

Hey

I started clomid the 28th June. So far I’ve found it fine,

but ratty with my husband and a bit bloaty but nothing too bad! X

Newbie2019 · Jul 14, 2019 12:41PM

I started Clomid for the first time too. I’m finished it now and on CD9 so will be trying soon. I usually ovulate late in my cycle. I don’t know whether to bother with the OPK this month or not. I didn’t google any side effects to Clomid cos I knew if I did I’d get them so ive noticed absolutely nothing so far! What I don’t know won’t hurt me! Can’t wait to see if I can get a result from it

Sarana · Jul 15, 2019 12:02AM

Hi what is Clomid? Im trying my hardest to conceive.

Kazam2817 · Jul 15, 2019 12:01PM

Lo is is a fertility drug that is meant to help with production of eggs. That and letrozole (federation) are prescribed by doctors to help people ttc who have pcos or unexplained fertility x

Kazam2817 · Jul 15, 2019 12:01PM

Clomid not lo

Emma575 · Jul 15, 2019 2:54PM

Hi ladies. I had my scan on day 10 and it showed I had responded too well! Had 3 follicles! Was advised not to TTC this month due to the risk of multiple births but it may be too late as had already DTD so will see if AF arrives. Not had too many side effects except painful cramps and nausea on CD 14. Wishing you all luck xx

Kazam2817 · Jul 15, 2019 3:12PM

Hi Emma, I potentially had 3 viable follicles too but my clinic let me go ahead with the IUI. I have PCOS though so maybe they thought that was more chance one of them would have a viable egg???? I have no idea 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Just a waiting game now x

Emma575 · Jul 15, 2019 6:40PM

Hi Kazam, that’s really interesting, I wonder why some clinics have different guidelines? Fingers crossed for u. What CD are u now? X

Kazam2817 · Jul 15, 2019 7:24PM

It’s a private clinic and not nhs so I don’t know if that has something to do with it too. Thanks for the best wishes, I am only 4dpo. Have to give myself a shot of HCG on Wednesday and then back to the clinic on the 26th for blood tests, still a bit of a wait but will all be worth it xx

salaam12 · Jul 21, 2019 10:32AM

Hi I am on CD 3 and started clomid yesterday, anyone starting clomid it’s best to take it right before you sleep so you can sleep off any symptoms x

MrsN1011 · Jul 21, 2019 4:20PM

I am currently waiting for a scan to confim PCOS, and NHS have advised likley clomid prescription in September 2019. Being TTC since last year, but have VERY irregular periods. What does it entail once prescribed? Thanks!

Kazam2817 · Jul 21, 2019 5:43PM

I have never had clomid. I was given letrozole (femara) and then ovitrelle injections. Currently 10dpo and so far bfn but I know it’s early so not giving up hope. Good luck with it all ladies, am looking forward to hear how your stories go, hoping to see lots of bfp’s soon xxx

Emma575 · Jul 21, 2019 10:42PM

Hi Ladies,
Kazam, hope you are well. I’m 7 DPO so slightly behind you. The TWW is awful isn’t it.
MrsN1011, sorry to hear you are struggling aswell. Its really rough. I was given Clomid as I don’t ovulate regularly. Not sure if everyone’s the same but I take mine on CD 2 for 5 days. Then have a scan at CD 10 to see how my ovaries are reacting, followed by blood test on CD21. For that info the hospital can make sure it’s working as it should or can tweak the dose etc. Hope that info helps a bit xx

Kazam2817 · Jul 21, 2019 11:13PM

Hey @Emma575 I’m good ty, well hanging in there. Have had lots of cramping today and feel like AF is coming but only time will tell. Just trying to keep busy so the days pass. If I’m not bleeding by Friday and still bfn, then I am scheduled for blood tests so either way I will know something this week. Hope you’re feeling ok xxx

Emma575 · Jul 24, 2019 2:55PM

Hi Ladies, how are you all?
I've started spotting today which is CD24. Not sure what's going on, whether it's implantation bleed of start of AF. AF normally arrives CD28/29 so wondering if anyone has found that Clomid makes their cycle shorter? x

Kazam2817 · Jul 24, 2019 3:01PM

Hi @Emma575 I am taking letrozole but I have heard that clomid can mess with cycles both ways i.e some people get shorter cycles, others get longer ones. I hope AF stays away. Mine is due tomorrow, so far all still BFN so roll on Friday. Hopefully AF just stays away and this is it but I still have cramping today so not sure whats going on. I wish I was a more patient person lol x

Emma575 · Jul 24, 2019 3:11PM

Hi Kazam, I hope AF stays away for you. The BFN may be because it's too early? Keep me posted. Thanks for replying, I don't know what to think so any help is much appreciated. I'm very impatient too so I know how you feel x Fingers crossed for us both

Starting Clomid

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