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Refused clomid

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Phoebenooby · 05/10/2013 13:44

Hi all
I am posting on behalf of my 30 year old daughter. She and her husband have been trying for a baby for 6 years. They have recently had all the tests and although she has regular periods (28-35 days) she isn't ovulating. She has been told to either have the HyCoSy or go straight for IVF. I advised her to visit the GP to ask for clomid first but the DR refused saying it can cause hypertension. She doesn't suffer from high blood pressure at all. Any one else been refused and then managed to get it ? Surely worth a try. Thanks

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Phoebenooby · 05/10/2013 16:23

Hi they are in the uk. They have had all the tests bloods for her and also sperm for him. She was advised that from the 2 blood tests she did not
Ovulate. Clomid was not mentioned or offered at the fertility clinic. We returned to the GP as friends I know were given clomid prior to further more invasive procedures. As she will only get one cycle of IVF on the nhs I don't know why they don't offer cheaper treatments before IVF.

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 05/10/2013 15:36

Are they in the UK?.

Which sort of Dr are you referring to?. Her GP or her fertility consultant at the hospital?. They should at the very least be under the care of a gynae consultant specialising in subfertility.

Why have they suggested IVF in the first instance and why Hycosy as well?. Sometimes IVF is also suggested as well if there are possible male factor issues.

I would not think they have had all the tests done either I am sorry to say given the information provided. Some tests can and do get missed and some couples are simply not adequately investigated.

I would ask them to consider getting a second opinion along with a proper diagnosis. They need a diagnosis first and foremost. Both of them should be tested in tandem with each other.

Have not heard of clomid itself causing possible hypertension but she should be monitored closely whilst on this drug because it is quite powerful stuff. It is not suitable for everyone who is not ovulating, I was not prescribed it either due to unsuitability. It is usually only given as well for a maximum of six months after which time other treatments are tried.