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Anyone done or doing Clomid/ovidrel/IUI?

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Snowdog37 · 11/05/2016 11:09

Would love to hear from anyone taking this route ttc. I'm DOR and dh has low morphology but an amazing count and motility. So whenever af shows up in two weeks or so I'm starting Clomid, then doing a hcg trigger injection and then IUI. Hoping for success getting 2-3 good eggs to drop and putting the swimmers practically next to them!

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maplebaby · 22/07/2016 11:13

Been on holiday but genghis!!! What a wonderful way to welcome me back! Congratulations - so thrilled for you and we were due a bfp!

I'm afraid I have no experience or advice on clomid!

So I started my period on holiday and dutifully called the hospital. They told me NOT to start clomid and come in for a scan which I did today - on what I thought is day 5 (I had brown spotting for 5 days and then count day 1 when I see red blood).

Just had my scan and she said I had a 12mm follicle! So thinks I am further into my cycle than day 5. We've decided that they will monitor me this cycle and see what my follicle and lining does - my baseline I had when I first had investigations, my lining was 3mm on cd13! So another natural cycle for me this month... Scan on Tuesday.

She also said if I don't get pregnant this month then she thinks we may do injectibles instead of the clomid for my IUI, especially if this cycle shows thin lining.

So no IUI for me this month either! Feel a bit bad being on this thread now but reluctant to leave you all - please don't kick me off!! X

Julia2016 · 22/07/2016 10:28

Hi friends. I'm on month 3 of 50mg of Clomid. So far this month I've only had night sweats, my emotions have been fine. Month 2 was horrendous though, moods were awful, tummy upset, bloating. The worst was the down feeling I got, I was dreading month 3. I was fine mood wise on month 1 too but had more physical symptoms as you described and a lot of disturbed sleep.

Just keep saying to yourself that it will pass and tell your partner when you're not doing so good, it helps.

If you feel the symptoms are too much then definitely go back to your doctor, some tablets don't suit some people and you may need an alternative. Fingers crossed for you.

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friends123 · 22/07/2016 09:22

Thanks Mrsunsure,
I'm glad It's not just me. I think I could cope with the physical symptoms but I certainly can't take anymore of the emotional ones! I've been completely awful to people too.
We've already been refered for IVF/IUI but this was the last ditch attempt inbetween . Wish you all luck and huge congrats Genghis. 😊

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friends123 · 21/07/2016 08:47

Hi ladies,
I wonder if anybody can help me, I'm currently on cycle two of Clomid and not doing very well on it. Both this and the last cycle, I've been quite tearful and have suffered hot flushes.
However this time around I've had bloating,constant headache really bad cramps, backache so much so I've had to ring in work sick.
My DH thinks it might be worth checking with the DRs, but I've already popped them all now (on cycle day 7, taking cycle days 2-6) so i'm kinda thinking nothing could be done and I'm probably just best not taking them anymore.
I do ovulate on my own, I always have progesterone levels of 60+ on day 21 blood. The first cycle did change my period, I had 16 day luteal phase instead of 13 and I've only bled for about a day and a half which is rather light in comparison with my heavy flow, 5-7 day norm. Can someone please assure me that this is normal and that i'm not gonna blow up and burst anytime soon. :-)

GenghisKahnSchmitz · 21/07/2016 01:55

Thank you all so much for your kind words - I really appreciate them, and of course, fx that everyone else will soon get their bfps as well.

Mrs This was cycle 19 for me (had never seen hide nor hair of a bfp). Our doctor put our infertility down as unexplained but I was particularly worried about DP as he had 95% antisperm antibodies in his last SA. The doctor totally disregarded this (which put me in a spin as all my googling said that with his result there was no point in iui and icsi was the only way to go) but I guess he was right magnanimous. The other potential issue was the angle of my uterus as during the iui he realised that it is extremely forward facing, which could cause issues for the sperm to get to the right place. Sorry, that was a bit longer than anticipated! Also, I'm sorry about all the confusion - our bodies can be so frustrating.

Julia I don't know about the effects of clomid on those opks so would listen to Snow and Mrs, but on a natural cycle, yes, you do get faint lines before a positive on those opks. Like you, from about cd10 I would start getting a faint line but it would not be positive until later.

Snow I hope your follicles are growing nice and big! Good luck this time - fx for third time lucky!

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Snowdog37 · 20/07/2016 11:19

My RE said don't use cheap opk with Clomid as Clomid can mess up your lh levels and give you inaccurate readings if you use the "compare the lines" ones. He said the best ones to use (typical) are the expensive clearblue digital smiley face ones as they detect an obvious rise in lh if you do them from day 8. I usually ovulate day 12 so quite early. On Clomid and with the hcg trigger I still do, as they have me trigger day 10. Before Clomid I used the cheap opks and hated them as I never got a true positive. Since using the clearblue ones I now get a solid smily face usually the night of the trigger/the morning after and ovulation pains usually day 12. Last cycle I had nothing though I did ovulate according to ultrasounds.
Good luck. It's very stressful. I kind of like the trigger shot helping to ensure the timing of ovulation so we can bd 48 hours before the IUI so as not to mess up his sample.

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Julia2016 · 20/07/2016 09:33

I'm on day 10 of my cycle, finished last Clomid tablet on Sunday. I did a cheapie OPK test this morning and got a faint line. It's way too early to ovulate isn't it? I've used Clearblue smiley OPK's until now and I never get the smiley face until day 17/18. Can you get faint lines until you get a proper dark line with those tests? I don't understand them.

Julia2016 · 20/07/2016 09:31

That's wonderful news Genghis. :) :) Try and relax as much as you can.

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Snowdog37 · 20/07/2016 02:35

Yay genghis that's FAB!!!! 🎉💐🎉💐🎉💐🎉💐🎉💐🎉 I'm so happy for you, hope that lil bean snuggles in for the next 9 months! Relax as much as you can, and chuck liberal handfuls of babydust our way! 😄🎉😁🎉💐🎉💐

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GenghisKahnSchmitz · 20/07/2016 00:42

That does sound confusing Mrs! Do you temp? I really have no clue but it seems like it does coincide with ovulation.

Snow I hope the side effects aren't too painful - fx indeed for a lucky cycle.

My news is that I got my bfp! I had my hcg test yesterday, which confirmed it and have now started on progesterone pessaries and go back to the doctor next week to have a scan to see that it's implanted in the right place. As you can imagine, I'm absolutely terrified and extremely nervous - it just seems too good to be true so am currently in denial. Thanks everyone for all your support Flowers

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Snowdog37 · 19/07/2016 19:53

Good luck sooper I got taunted with longer luteal phases with Clomid last cycle. Was late and had symptoms but alas no bfp. Clomid really messes with you but it seems to work for many people so I hope you're one of them!

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sooperdooper · 19/07/2016 17:35

So I did my first month of clomid last month.... I don't want to get too giddy I'm currently 3 days late, I'm tempted to grab a test on my way home but is it a bit early??

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Snowdog37 · 19/07/2016 14:30

Could be ovulation spotting Mrs? I've not had it but I've seen it a lot on FF charts.

I'm on day 5 of Clomid cycle 3. The Clomid is kicking my behind this cycle! Major headaches and ovary pain already after only 2 of the 5 doses! Hoping for at least one good follie and a bfp this cycle.

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GenghisKahnSchmitz · 17/07/2016 01:02

Star Sorry about the baby bomb Flowers Enjoy Italy - what a lovely holiday and handy to keep you distracted if af does turn up (hopefully not though!) I'm totally with you on the 'lets just go straight to ivf'...I'm so worried that I'm losing more time doing this.

Snow Sorry about af but good luck for cycle 3! That does sound like an impressive plan - hopefully the clomid will work its wonders this month.

Maple I hope you enjoyed your dinner and that AF didn't show up!

All fine with me - DP has had some days off so have been preoccupied, which has been useful for taking my mind off the 2ww. Still having light cramping and sore boobs but that is normal for me. Blood test on Tuesday..

star1980 · 16/07/2016 14:24

Snow, that sounds like a v clear and positive plan, hang in there! I know how hard this is. Im going on holiday tmrw with a pregnant couple and it's going to be so hard as understandably they're so excited.

Maple, I thought about asking for insemination but decided against it in the end. I'll do the three cycles then move onto ivf.

11dpo today. No symptoms so not hopeful. Genghis, how are you doing?

maplebaby · 14/07/2016 18:13

I know genghis I felt like I had my fair share of baby bombs not long ago - I'm sure there will be more to come soon - sigh! Still had spotting today but just went to the loo and it was definitely more pinky. I've rushed out to buy tampons (have a work dinner tonight and wearing and white and navy stripey dress so don't want any accidents!).

Star I'm waiting for AF so it should be next week - I'm 7dpo today. Glad to get started to be honest! It's hard not to be a bit hopeful...

Sorry about the baby bomb Flowers I can't remember if you've already said so apologies in advance but can you not ask for insemination? Might help the swimmers as they don't have to get through the cervix themselves and gives them a helping hand?!

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Snowdog37 · 14/07/2016 18:10

My RE has a kind of schedule for cases like mine (low amh and low morph/but high count and good motility) which is 3x Clomid/ovidrel/IUI followered by 3x injectables/ovidrel/IUI. He has an 80% success rate for this apparently. And out of the 20% left who go on to Ivf, at least 60% of those are successful too. I'm impatient and want to get more aggressive treatment quicker but he's saying be patient and use the time to take all the right supplements so by the time I get to cycles 4-6 if I need them, my eggs will be boosted from all the co q10 etc. So fingers crossed something will bloomin well work. Af just rocked up 2 days late in all her glory. So I've ordered the meds to be delivered tomorrow and on to cycle 3 I go!
star good luck. I know what you mean about not having much hope once one fails. It's hard not to get despondent.
My sister popped out 3 kids without trying so I'm finding it hard not to beat myself up about how hard this is proving for me. And I've made lovely new friends here but half of them are expecting, some onto child 2 and 3, and it's such a gorgeous family oriented town I really want to feel more included with kids too. Silly I know. But there's so much fun family stuff going on this summer and I feel I'm missing out.
Well good luck to those waiting. And I know by christmas we will all have nice big bellies to show for all this stress and effort!!!!

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star1980 · 14/07/2016 14:03

Snow, so sorry round 2 didn't work Flowers. Do you know how many rounds you're giving it? Sorry, I'm sure you've said before but I can't remember. I'm really hoping it's third time lucky for you.

Genghis, how is your tww going? I hope not too crazy. When will you test?

Sorry for af Julia. I do the same as the others - day 1 is first proper bleed. Are you craving straight on with the next cycle.

Flowers mrsunsure. Hang in there, it will happen.

Maple, when do you get going?

I'm 9dpo today so on the home straight, but I don't test I just wait for af. Due on Tuesday but I go to Italy on Sunday for a week so I'm hoping that will take the edge off my period arriving! Not at all hopeful this month. Felt better with the improved sperm but with cycle 1 failing it's hard to stay hopeful. Also hit baby bombed last night and starting to feel desperate like I need to stop wasting time with this and get on with ivf.

Sorry for the rant!

GenghisKahnSchmitz · 14/07/2016 12:12

Snow sorry the IUI didn't work, and fingers crossed AF turns up soon so you can start again. Has your doctor kept you on the same dose? It's hard isn't it, when you're ttc and everywhere you look everyone is pregnant or has a new baby..

Julia I'm sorry about AF and your friends - it sounds like they could be more supportive. Like the others say, I had heard to count day 1 as the first day of 'proper' bleeding.

Maple It must make a nice change for you not having any baby bombs this week Grin Long may that last! I hope your spotting was just a once off and has disappeared.

Mrs sorry about the baby bomb - I find family ones particularly difficult especially if you hadn't been expecting it Flowers. However, I like your positive attitude - it does get easier!