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Anyone know anything about chlomid? Info needed!

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popadopalis · 26/04/2005 18:57

I've just found out I don't ovulate and am going to start with chloimd in the near future but I need info about it. Anyone on it?

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munz · 20/06/2005 10:27

oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh YAY U!!!!!! well done u!!!!!

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popadopalis · 20/06/2005 09:37

Weel, girls I said I would update you and as promised here it is!! It is not what I expected to happen but nevermind. Well I went to the appointment with the specialist and was told they wouldn't do anything until we had been trying for a year. We have been trying for nine months now and our next appt is in October. I was disappointed and upset but just thought I would get on with it. Anyway, over the past couple of days I have felt really sick and drained of all energy. I did a pg test this morning and got a BFP!!! I am gobsmacked. I was told I didn't ovulate and would need clomid but I seem to have ovulated and am now pg. I don't really believe it though and am going to buy loads of tests to make sure they all say the same thing. I have promised Dh not to do any til he comes back from work though which isn't until 2pm. I am going crazy but am cautiously happy!!!

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popadopalis · 30/05/2005 17:52

Hello all! Just to let you know that I have my appointment for the specialist on 8th June so hopefully will be able to start clomid not long after. I'm really nervous now that I have an appt I don't really know why!

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ChaCha · 14/05/2005 22:10

Hi Bunny - EDD December 1st (fingers crossed)

mum2jay · 06/05/2005 16:08

Hi, I was prescribed Clomid last year as tests showed I wasn't ovulating. We already have DS born in 2001 (I was told the same before he came along a complete suprise, i.e. no fertility drugs!). I read the side effects and they scared the hell out of me, we decided that as we had planned to get married the year DS was born, now was a good time to get married and start the treatment afterwards. Well we get married 2 weeks today and just yesterday I found out I was 8 weeks PG! Another shock (but a nice one) even our gp was amazed. I suffer PCOS and have not had AF since 2003! A friend of mine was taking Clomid and she had no side effects at all, it worked for her on the 2nd cycle, she is going to start again next year.x

runtus · 06/05/2005 14:03

So glad you didn't think i was just being an old bag........I know exactly how you feel. I was in the same boat not too long ago and know how hard it is not to take things at face value.

Stay positive but be realistic......the only way really!

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popadopalis · 06/05/2005 10:48

Thanks runtus. I will keep that in mind and try not to get too carried away. It's so difficult not to sometimes though isn't it? Thanks for the warning though, I'll take it one step at a time. I am confident that I will have a baby one day but it may take a while.

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runtus · 05/05/2005 15:49

Just thought I'd add my exp to the thread.........not to bring you down but to warn you not to get your hopes to high,\as there can be disappointments as well as highs. I was diagnosed as having PCOS last year and underwent 2 rounds of clomid before moving onto Metformin, as it didn;t work on its own.

When I was first put on the clomid my dr basically told me I would be pg within 3 months, which I daftly accepted and duly looked forward to. Then, when the clomid didn't work I was absolutley gutted. I know he was just trying to keep me positive and at the time it was the right thing to tell me but when it fails, it is hear wrenching to have to start all over.

All I really wanted to say is try and bear in miond that this could only be the first step in a long road. I truely hope it does work for straightaway as I know it is possible but please bear in mind those are the lucky ones and there is a chance you may not be so lucky this time round. I just wouldn't want you getting as disappointed as I did........hope it helps.

bunny2 · 04/05/2005 21:38

hi ChaCha, all I can say is my perfect beautiful baby girl was worth every moment of anguish!! I hope you enjoy the next 6 months, I shall keep looking out for your news. Do you have due date?

Popa, it is such a frustratingly slow business - hang on in there!

ChaCha · 04/05/2005 14:07

Bunny2 - how wonderful to see you on here. Gosh i remember many a reassuring post from you during the agony and heartache of the early TTC days. I hope that you and your family are all well. Lovely to see you

RTKangaMummy · 04/05/2005 12:34

DEFFO BRILL

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popadopalis · 04/05/2005 12:32

Of course I will!! It may be a while though as I'm CD4 at the moment and haven't got an appt for specialist yet so it will be at least another six weeks before I'll be starting it as my cycles are so looooooooooooooong!!

I'll post on this thread when I start it and keep you up-dated with my progress!! !!

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RTKangaMummy · 04/05/2005 12:26

Will you let us know how you get on please?

Good Luck

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popadopalis · 04/05/2005 12:10

Thank you ladies for all your comments. I feel better about taking it now. I guess it is worth it if it means having a special little person in the end!! I may call on you again in the future but I am reassured for now!! Thanks!

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chezie · 03/05/2005 21:13

I took 50mg clomid in 2003. I took it for 2 months (cycle days 2 to6) and got pregnant the second month. This pregnancy ended in miscarriage. I then had to have a 2 month wait while things settled down.
I then took it again for 2 months (same dosage, same cycle days) and got pregnant again, which resulted in a healthy pregnancy. I didnt have any side effects although I knew when I was due to ovulate coz I felt like my lower abdomen was going to explode, a feeling that I didnt get every month when i wasnt taking clomid.
My oldest son is 4 and a half and he was conceived normally but it just wasnt happening with baby number 2. Don't worry, clomid in my eyes is a miracle drug and I wouldnt hesitate to take it again myself if I need to. GOOD LUCK.

bunny2 · 03/05/2005 20:31

I did gain weight and felt bloated but that could have been all the comfort-eating! It wasnt a huge gain as I got pg so quickly and any gain was worth the eventual outcome .

hunkermunker · 03/05/2005 13:59

There are side effects with every drug, but they don't let you take clomid for long, so they do limit those effects. I didn't find I gained weight (well, except baby weight!!!) - if you're not ovulating, it's often a good way to get you to.

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popadopalis · 03/05/2005 12:52

I think so but I'm not really sure at the moment. Doc has just refered me so I'm waiting for appt to come thorugh.

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hunkermunker · 03/05/2005 12:49

Popa, I took it, fell pg with DS first cycle - I had BAD ovarian pain, but only one egg - it can hyperstimulate your ovaries - will you be having follicle tracking to check you're not producing lots of eggs?

Gotta go and have lunch with DS - will write more later xxxxxx

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popadopalis · 03/05/2005 12:44

More questions regarding clomid! Went to docs this morning and still have questions. He told me that there were no real side effects apart from possible cycsts on my ovaries. However I feel that it would be better ask you ladies that have taken it and see what you say as you probably know better!!

I'm not concerned about mood swings (although Dh is!) but more about other side effects especially significant weight gain. Can anyone offer any info/advice?

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bunny2 · 29/04/2005 20:33

Chacha, its great to hear you are pg - I remember us both on the ttc threads. Good luck with the next few months.

popadopolis, I was given clomid - 50 mg - as I wasnt ovulating. Second cycle I got pg but unfortunately miscarried. I waited a few months and then started on the clomid again an got pg second month again. This time the pg was fine and the product of this pg is now snoozing away happily in her cot . Having tried for 2 years to get pg without clomid, I think it was brilliant for me and I am sure I would not have had my dd without it. Side effects were weight gain (I seemed to gain almost immediately) and mood swings (like pmt but worse and often), altohugh I didnt like the side effects, in hindsight they were a small price to pay.

ChaCha · 29/04/2005 17:29

Don't want to cause any unnecessary worry but i was prescribe something v.similar after a laparoscopy, if it didnt work they were going to put me on the chlomid, however, the medication caused the onset of a horrible ovarian cyst that had to be removed by another laparoscopy, I am thus very skeptical but everyone is different and i know lots of people who have had v.successful chlomid experiences.

I am now 9+weeks pg after 2nd lap.

RTKangaMummy · 26/04/2005 19:21

good luck to spykids Dsister

RTKangaMummy · 26/04/2005 19:19

good luck popadopalis

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popadopalis · 26/04/2005 19:19

i hope everything goes well for her too. Good to hear she fell pregnant so quickly though. Thanks for your help. I need to go and spend time with Dh now but thanks both of you. I feel a bit better about it now. I'm going to docs on tuesday so will ask him tons of questions!!

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