Your thoughts on Clomid?

The doctor gave me a prescription for it tonight. I have really long cycles suddenly the past 6 months (46 days). I seem to be ovulating but insanely late (around CD33). Is anyone taking this now or in the past that can offer some input (side effects, anything)? I am on the fence about filling it. **The doctor wrote the script for 50 mg

Some background info.....

27 years old
Trying since August
Have not been on BC for over 2 years
Always had 28 day cycles
Randomly started having 46 day cycles since June
Good Health
Thin/active
Progesterone was slightly low
Testosterone was elevated
Doctor says my symptoms seem like PCOS but I seem atypical for it

Any input would be so great! Thanks in advance!

Message edited 12/2/2009 7:39:06 PM.

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What testing has your doctor done? Have you had an HSG? Bloodwork done? Thyroid checked?

Assuming you have and that everything checked out ok, then starting Clomid will jump start your ovaries into ovulating.

I did not experience any side effects except for some bloating.

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Thank you this is so good to know! I was tested for all of the above. Basically all signs point to PCOS bc of my hormone levels.

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seems like ur ready for clomid!

<------- concieved with the help of clomid

Its a miracle drug for many - i got pregnant on it 3 times - mc twice but had nothing to do with the clomid.

Good luck!!

eta: i was given clomid bc i have pcos as well.

Message edited 12/2/2009 7:47:53 PM.

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Did you have a problem with your CM drying up?

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Thanks for posting this. I am going for a "Clomid check" this Tuesday and will also be using it for the 1st time.

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I don't understand why you would be "on the fence" about filling a prescription.

If you received a script then your dr. thinks you need it.

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Well we have only been trying for 4 months...so I thought it might be a little soon. Plus, I ovulate on my own....just really late. I thought Clomid was for annovulatory cycles. I just feel like I don't know enough about it....so i'm just trying to research and get others opinions! Better to be informed I feel like....

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It's never too soon. I didn't even try on my own I went right to the doctor.

But if they gave you a prescription they obviously think you would benefit from it. If you're in doubt call and ask your dr. more about it.

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I obviously asked my doctor....however, the purpose of this forum is to have other opinions! That is the reason why we are all here! To help each other get through this phase and share our stories.

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Posted by DBJ808

I obviously asked my doctor....however, the purpose of this forum is to have other opinions! That is the reason why we are all here! To help each other get through this phase and share our stories.

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Clomid got me my DS

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My first question is , are you under the care oif an RE or is the script from your GYN ?

The reason I ask is because prior to being seen by an RE, my GYN put me on Clomid for 7 cycles with timed BD...I blindly trusted his judgement, never was monitored with sonograms , never had an HSG done ( to check that my tubes were clear), nothing !

Finally I decided something wasn't right and moved to an RE....Had my DS on my 3rd Clomid/IUI with them...

-Clomid has a drying effect on CM- Without an IUI there is a good chance I would have never conceived.

- Fortunately my tubes were clear, but if they were not, all the Clomid in the world would not have gotten me pregnant.

- Has your DH had a SA done ? Sometimes the issue isnt soley on the part of the woman..


- From what I have been told, Clomid should only be used for a maximum of 12 cycles because it "can' thin your lining out...I did not have any issues with my lining luckily...I would hate to have been on Clomid for a full year with the GYN for nothing, only to have been told that I could not be on it anymore Clomid didn't work to have my DD but at least I was able to try it for a few more cycles ...

In general, Clomid is the first and least invasive of all the treatments you can receive...With that being said, proper monitoring is very important ...

I have PCOS also..

Sorry to ramble, but I learned a very hard lesson and "wasted" almost a full year with my GYN and wish someone had given me some insight, so whenever I can pass on my experience I do...

Good Luck

ETA- Just saw that you did have an HSG done , so thats great !

Message edited 12/3/2009 8:36:26 AM.

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I have PCO and my Dr put me on 100 mg of clomid. He did think that I was ovulating on my own, but he said he wanted to shorten my cycles a little. My cycles have always been about 30-33.

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I didn't have any side effects on Clomid (50mg)....just a couple of hot flashes that didn't last long.
But, I was given the prescription by my ob/gyn and not monitored. He also put me on estrogen and progesterone. My cylce was REALLY screwed up....lots og on and off spotting. Plus, I never really knew when I ovulated, because all of those things can mess up the opk reading. Once I went to see my RE, I brought him data on all of bleeding, etc.
He told me that we couldn't really count that cycle. Then, (after a polypectomy) I had to start all over on the medication while being monitored. It has been much better and so much easier.
Just my two cents and my experience....
Good luck!

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i did 6 or 7 clomid cycles with 3 iui's. Unfortunately none resulted in a pregnancy. i did get hot flashes from it, usually after i stopped the med until i O'ed. no other side effects. GL! its worth giving it a shot, b/c if you are O'ing late than then can be an egg quality issue.

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Thank you to everyone for your input and support!