Page 24 | ***TAKING CLOMID FOR THE FIRST TIME - PART 2***

DungunGirl · 2008-08-04T07:41:40+00:00

Hi ladies! Hope you find the new thread!!!

oopsacoconut · 08/08/2008 18:21

Hi all

Just wanted to say when you read the study about clomid, iui etc remember the results are for those with 'unexplained fertility'. I had clomid (for luteal ohase defect and ineffective ovulation) and am now 38 weeks pregnant. It took 6 months and is deffo not a miracle drug but if you have ov problems it can help so don't be dis-heartened by the report.

sarashy · 08/08/2008 14:06

clairebear - i saw that report. doesnt make it sound good does it. but there is a lot of sucess stories on this site. maybe it helps because it makes us relax a bit, knowing that something is being done.

im going to ask my consultant about it when i go but i dont think it is going to put me off taking them.

lauralou1 · 08/08/2008 13:46

hi cam

am ok hunny not feeling to bad am also feeling sick like i need to run the toilet i think maybe it is the clomid

did you ov this month how high was it ?

havea lovely day tomorrow and enjoy yourself

take care love laura

baby dust to everyone

cam75 · 08/08/2008 09:30

lauralou,
honey where have you been?
i am fine sweetie i am off today so i have to run and go find a dress my sister 30th 2moro so i need something sexy to complement my hour glass figure??? (well almost) lol
I am a bit confused at the mo, my boobs have been hurting for some time now and i am not sure what to expect??? i have been feeling nauseous in the eveing time and have nearly thrown up??? Not sure if af is coming or wheather it is baby????????
I am going to test i think next week(shock)
This body is doing it's own thing??
How are you?

clairebear88 · 08/08/2008 09:06

Did anyone see the news this morning about Clomid??
It said that they reacon that clomid and iui did not increase your chances of getting pregnant and the NHS are reviewing it
They tested 1000 couples who were ttc for 2 yrs and they reacon that the following results were proven
24% increase following iui
14% increase with clomid
17% increase with no intervantion just carried on trying.

Oh well im on the bloody things now so hope they work

lauralou1 · 07/08/2008 23:56

hi Cam75*
and dungungirl

dungungirl i am soooooo happy for you dont stress yourself and just enjoy the next 9 months it just shows you that it can be done i am so proud of you for all the hard work you put in and now you got your reward
congratulations to you and your partner

i wish you all the luck in world

cam75

how are you hunny you ok ?

sarashy · 07/08/2008 14:22

thanks clairebear will definatly try to remeber that one.

clairebear88 · 07/08/2008 09:04

Sarashy - Just another suggestion as it really helped me with any possible side effects, take the tabs before you go to bed as I took them in the morning 1st month and was definately better 2nd month when took in the evening

sarashy · 06/08/2008 17:09

ok, wont get too stressed about it till i talked to her then.

clairebear88 · 06/08/2008 16:59

I have been prescribed 50mg day 2-6. I think there is a few girls who have been told different days tbh I think its down to the gp. I should be on the box though

sarashy · 06/08/2008 16:51

damm!!! when are you suppose to start taking clomid in your cycle??? i will be on day 6 when i see my consultant and think that it may just be to late for an aug cycle.
x

sarashy · 06/08/2008 16:50

we tried the whole going on holiday thing in feb and unfortunatly didnt work but i think it wasnt the right time. just got back from camping so fingers crossed it was the right time it sure works out about right for my dates. If not first round hopefully next month.
x

clairebear88 · 06/08/2008 16:44

Good stuff sarashy. I hope it works for us too. Gonna book a holiday for sep around the right time so hopefully the relaxation will work as has not worked this month..

sarashy · 06/08/2008 16:40

thanks clairebear i get the bloating, sore boobs ect anyway so hopeully wont make it worse lol. Im quite lucky as i work for my consultant so i think was easier to ge it prescribed. Everything crossed it helps us both. let me know.
x

clairebear88 · 06/08/2008 16:30

Hi

Dungungirl - Im off shopping for selenium tonight by the looks of it thanks for the info. I have read a few sites and he is on Zinc and multivits already so Ill be hearing him rattling soon lol.

Sarashy - I am on clomid as I have slightly low ovulation but no pcos. I think im quite lucky getting it prescribed as some ladies really had to fight with gps to get it.
Fingers crossed it gives us the boost we need hunny.
Hopefully you wont have many side effects as they really vary for people. The 1st month was worse than the 2nd so stick it out. I got bad bloating ( my trs would not do up and so painful ) sore boobs and bad hot flushes. This month has been better so hopefully you will be fine too.

sarashy · 06/08/2008 16:03

think i missed the first thread.

anyways hello.

I dont have pcos but am being prescribed clomid for the first time on the 27th aug.
Is anyone else on it who doesnt have pcos?

x

Original poster

DungunGirl · 06/08/2008 14:00

clairebear88

I have been reading up about Selenium ( a trace mineral) and there stuff all over the place saying that men should take it because it improves sperm quality. Try getting your DH on 100 ( don;t know what the measurement type is) of Selenium a day.

I am taking this on recommendation from my GP who said it has been proven in some tests to reduce miscarriage.

I am sure you will get there!

Also, another tip for everyone...we were busy 'at it' EVERYDAY from day 12 until day 21. This is the first time we have tried doing it everyday. It seems to have paid off. If you can face it, try it everyday ( if you DH has normal sperm count only though!)

nandos

Yeah, having PCOS sucks big time. It gets you at the TTC stage and just as you think you've done it, it can get you to MC. It is a real buggger!

cam75

Always got my fingers crossed for you!

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cam75 · 06/08/2008 13:43

i am now on cycle 3!!

i have 3 more goes with it. I have hot flushes and some pain but not alot really. I think i am due to test next week sometime??
I am or shall i say have ov so it is working, just waiting for the special swimmer to do it's thing

nandos · 06/08/2008 13:37

hey cam,
im fine thank you
im not taking any clomid at the moment..maybe taking it on october onwards if im not pregnant by that time.
what cycle r u at on clomid? any side effects?
i felt something different on my 1st cycle of clomid e.g bloating n pinching feeling during ovulation so if u have any of these symptoms during clomid, it might be good news

cam75 · 06/08/2008 13:13

thank you nandos,

how are you? are you on clomid?

nandos · 06/08/2008 12:56

Dungungirl, thx for the info..
i just find it unfair for women with PCOS cos' its difficult enough for them to fall pregnant, let alone suffer the mc..
i hope beany sticks well for you

clairebear, i understand what u mean. i suffered a 1st mc like 3 yrs back when i was 23 and married but thought i wasnt ready till i suffered a 2nd one this May. had clomid early this yr and it worked first time, hope it works for you soon.
I am delaying taking clomid again till oct(long vacation) cos' i feel a need to take a break from it and also somehow i feel more fertile than i was before mc..strange isnt it
cam75, fingers crossed for you too..

hope everyone of us will get our bundle of joy soon..

clairebear88 · 06/08/2008 09:51

Hi

Nando - Well 10 yrs ago was not planned and to be honest I was only 21 so didnt think I was in the right place ( at the time the mc was a blessing as couldnt make the decision). How differently I feel now though as im now married and oh so ready for a family and im having trouble ttc. Been ttc for 1.5 yrs and was given clomid for low ovulation and am on 2nd cycle with no joy yet. DH has slightly low count too so trying all the usual things.
Im sure our time will come but really hard being positive every month. Gonna get a holiday booked as relaxing seems the best medicine

Godd luck to all

cam75 · 06/08/2008 08:37

dungungirl,
you will be fine jsut believe.
I read that meformin helps? not sure in what way but anything is worth a go. I am happy you told the gp.

Cam to baby you are loved and wanted so be good for mummy and easy on the morning sickness.......

You are an inspiration to me you are a tough cookie.......
I hope that i too can have my bundle to be

Original poster

DungunGirl · 06/08/2008 08:32

nandos

Thanks! Unfortunately, women with PCOS tend to have a higher risk of miscarriage than women without PCOS. Some studies have suggested that as many as 50% of women with PCOS experience a miscarriage compared to the average rate of 15% among the general population. While the exact reason for the increased miscarriage risk is unknown, experts do have a few theories.

Insulin resistance is thought to be a contributing factor, as women with PCOS and insulin resistance seem to be at a greater risk of miscarriage than women with PCOS but no insulin resistance issues. However, it is also thought that the increased LH (lutenizing hormone) levels present in some women or the high androgen levels in women with PCOS could also be a factor.

Is this what you wanted to know nandos?

As for how a succesful pregnancy affects PCOS women, some women claim that after a successful pregnancy their PCOS symptoms hugely improve, some claim they dissapear, and others claim they just go back to how they were before pregnancy!! But basically while you are pregnant the symptoms go away and you are actually more 'normal' for a while! Madness!

xserialshopper

There you are! Thank you so much.
I have spoken to the consultant at the PCOS clinic and as I am not officially her patient yet ( waiting for 1st appointment in september) she can't refer me to the Endocrine disorders in pregnancy clinic for monitoring but has told me to get my GP to refer immediately for monitoring!

So fingers crossed all will be well this time, I will be looked after by the department I should be in and I will hopefully not have to be back in the position of thinking of taking 'you know what!'.

Thank you everyone for the congrats!
I am excited now but still nervous! Roll one week 12 !

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xserialshopper · 05/08/2008 18:22

CONGRATULATIONS DUNGUNGIRL.

I'm soooooo pleased for you

I to have read all your woes on the last thread and have been rooting for you all along. I even supported your decision to take 'you know what' but I'm glad you don't need to now. Start on the pregnancy vits straightaway. I hope the little bean sticks.