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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe

Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
Name: Stephanie
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Question about Clomid
Hello ladies, hope it is okay that I pop on here and ask a question about the risk of multiples with clomid. I have a short LP and my doctor prescribed me 50mg of Clomid
I have to go back in on CD13 for a folicle check. Does the number of folicles increase my risk for multiples. Let's say I have 2 folicles that are big enough and they give me an injection to force ovulation, will this increase my risk of twins?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, TIA for any advice you can give me
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Posted 12/12/08 2:25 PM |
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MrsMessina
Thankful for our miracles!

Member since 2/07 7254 total posts
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Re: Question about Clomid
I believe multiples while taking clomid is something like 8-10%. HTH!
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Posted 12/12/08 2:31 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis

Member since 8/06 11613 total posts
Name: L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: Question about Clomid
Hey Aunt Steph! 
If you have two follicles big enough when you ovulate, then you definitely have a chance of both of them fertilizing.
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Posted 12/12/08 2:33 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!

Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
Name: Lauren
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Re: Question about Clomid
I had 3 mature follies the cycle I conceived twins. The cycle before that I had 4 mature follies, and only conceived 1. (this sadly ended in miscarriage)
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Posted 12/12/08 2:36 PM |
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maybeamommy
Blessed beyond belief

Member since 10/07 17048 total posts
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Re: Question about Clomid
I'm not sure in terms of follicles, but my RE said that generally the multiples rate with Clomid is 1/10.
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Posted 12/12/08 2:58 PM |
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conigs25
So in love with this kid!

Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
Name: Michele
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Re: Question about Clomid
My dr told me 5% chance
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Posted 12/12/08 3:08 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe

Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
Name: Stephanie
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Re: Question about Clomid
Thank you ladies.....
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Posted 12/12/08 3:19 PM |
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KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!

Member since 1/07 5213 total posts
Name: Kristin
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Re: Question about Clomid
I was told that the chance of twins is about 10% on Clomid and that the chance of triplets or more is much, much, lower.
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Posted 12/12/08 3:49 PM |
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ttc
LIF Infant
Member since 4/08 244 total posts
Name: jane
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Re: Question about Clomid
The risk with Clomid isn't extremely high (like others said ~10%), BUT injecting HCG to force ovulation does raise the chances (there are a bunch of numbers out there and i don't know which is right, so i won't even suggest a ballpark %).
The dose also makes a difference (it's more likely with the higher dose than with the 50mg dose).
I took clomid 50mg and triggered with Ovidrel (a form of HCG). I don't know yet if i'm PG with twins (my sono is on the 22nd), but my betas were very high so the possibility is there. Just something to keep in mind
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Posted 12/12/08 5:18 PM |
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