First Steps

My doc wanted me to have CD21 bloodwork done to make sure that I am, in fact, ovulating. Well - that's done.

Next step: the Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test.

CD1 - First day of period. Call the office to schedule blood work on Day 3
CD2
CD3 - Come into office to have blood work (FSH, LH, estradiol) done
CD4
CD5 - Start clomiphene citrate 100 mg
CD6 - clomiphene citrate 100 mg
CD7 - clomiphene citrate 100 mg
CD8 - clomiphene citrate 100 mg
CD9 - clomiphene citrate 100 mg
CD10 - Come into office to have blood work (FSH, LH, estradiol) done

ALSO - during this time period - I have to have an HSG between CD6 & CD10.

Message edited 9/24/2008 9:34:33 AM.

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Sounds about right!

Good luck!

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Sounds like my first month!

Best of luck

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thank you girls!!!

the good thing is that i was in and out of the RE's office for the blood work today in 8 minutes....

though on the other hand - i had to pay a $30 co-pay for 8 minutes...

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Sounds good, except the whole $30 part

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Just like my month this month and believe me the doc is making $$ off each and every one of my $20 copays sometimes 3x per week.

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sounds right, you might get a sono on day 10 too, to check out your follies & lining.

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sounds like you are on your way Whenever I had my monitoring on Clomid, I had my sonograms as early as 7am at NSUH.

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jeepers - so i'll have the sonogram and then the HSG - i'll be really tired of people going up there...

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Posted by davenjess

jeepers - so i'll have the sonogram and then the HSG - i'll be really tired of people going up there...

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Posted by IrishLass

Posted by davenjess

jeepers - so i'll have the sonogram and then the HSG - i'll be really tired of people going up there...

actually the regular sono doesn't really hurt..but the HSG does, I'm not gonna lie to you.

on clomid, you'll have probably 2 sono's - I don't know if you're doing IUI or timed BD'ing...but they usually do 2 sono's to check on the growth of the follies before an IUI.

Yes, you will get very used to strangers "looking up your skirt". It doesn't even phase me anymore.

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here's what the text says:

Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test

It has been recognized for quite some time that a woman's chances of conception decrease with age.

With aging there is an accumulation of damage within cells. Over time as cellular damage accumulates, organs and tissues work less effectively and eventually may cease to function altogether. Compared with other organ systems, the female reproductive system fails at a relatively early age (the average age of menopause is 51 years). However, changes that limit a woman's chances to reproduce start many years before that. This appears to be due to a decrease in number of oocytes, as well as an increased proportion of oocytes that have abnormal chromosomes. Treatment options for infertility become more limited as ovarian function wanes, as there is no treatment that can restore eggs or improve their quality. This process is discussed in detail in our brochure "The Effects of Age on Fertility".

Ovarian reserve is the term that we use to describe the reproductive potential of a woman's ovaries during the aging process. While age itself is an important determinant of ovarian reserve, not all women of the same age have the same reproductive potential. The medical evaluation of ovarian reserve is accomplished by tests that measure important components of the reproductive system.

Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test (CCCT)

The CCCT is a method to assess ovarian reserve by directly challenging the portions of the reproductive system directly involved in follicle development: the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the brain and the ovaries. In the CCCT, blood work is drawn on cycle day 3 (FSH, LH, estradiol) to assess the basal state of these hormones. You will then take the clomiphene citrate for 5 days starting on cycle day 5. On cycle day 10 (the day after completing the clomiphene citrate), you will have the blood work re-drawn. We will usually have the results the same day. If the test is abnormal, the woman's ability to conceive using her own ovaries and deliver a child is extremely limited. We suggest that you have a consultation with your doctor if the test results are abnormal for an in-depth discussion of your options.

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I never had this clomid test. Maybe my RE was checking things out and I just didn't know it? and since it was ok we just moved onto IUI? I don't know.

Best to call your dr. to clarify.

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Message edited 9/24/2008 3:02:53 PM.