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Angel321
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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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MrsRbk
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Re: First Steps
Sounds about right!
Good luck!
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| Posted 9/24/08 9:33 AM |
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KrisT
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Re: First Steps
Sounds like my first month!
Best of luck 
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| Posted 9/24/08 9:39 AM |
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Angel321
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Re: First Steps
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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| Posted 9/24/08 9:53 AM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: First Steps
Sounds good, except the whole $30 part  
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| Posted 9/24/08 10:33 AM |
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jw11897
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Re: First Steps
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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| Posted 9/24/08 11:23 AM |
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IrishLasss334
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Re: First Steps
sounds right, you might get a sono on day 10 too, to check out your follies & lining.
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| Posted 9/24/08 12:58 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: First Steps
Posted by IrishLass
sounds right, you might get a sono on day 10 too, to check out your follies & lining.
Oh God - really??? that HURT last time...
do they do sonograms at 'early morning monitoring'?
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| Posted 9/24/08 1:08 PM |
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Kissy331
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Re: First Steps
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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| Posted 9/24/08 1:15 PM |
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KrisT
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Re: First Steps
Posted by davenjess
Posted by IrishLass
sounds right, you might get a sono on day 10 too, to check out your follies & lining.
Oh God - really??? that HURT last time...
do they do sonograms at 'early morning monitoring'?
My RE does sonograms during early morning monitoring - I think actually had to go on Day 12.
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| Posted 9/24/08 1:18 PM |
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ttc
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Re: First Steps
Posted by davenjess
do they do sonograms at 'early morning monitoring'?
My RE does (LI IVF). I think that blood work and sonos are what are considered the early morning monitoring.
HTH!
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| Posted 9/24/08 2:01 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: First Steps
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 9/24/08 2:32 PM |
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IrishLasss334
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Re: First Steps
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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| Posted 9/24/08 2:36 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: First Steps
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.
yes - the doc warned me to take 4 ibuprofren prior to going there - he said it helps relax the muscles 'down there' and helps with the pain..
the info at the top of my post came right from my doc's website - do you think that if they were going to do a sonogram - it'd say it??
The point of the clomid this round is to check on my 'egg quality'... let me grab the text about it...
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| Posted 9/24/08 2:46 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: First Steps
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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| Posted 9/24/08 2:47 PM |
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IrishLasss334
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Re: First Steps
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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| Posted 9/24/08 2:58 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: First Steps
Posted by IrishLass
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.
When they call me for the bloodtest results from today - i'll ask...
And I can also ask (if they can't answer me today) - when I call on CD1....
ETA: THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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