CLOMID GANG - the new thread

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This should be clomid and IUI (for Katierocket) thread. Hoping this one will be luckier than the last - can't be any worse, don't think we had a single BFP did we?

Lots and lots and lots of luck to us all.

Not all women with PCOS show signs of insulin resistance. One of PCOS's many problems is that it is a very individualistic disorder.

Cindy88 - do you have a diagnosis of the underlying problem?. I would have to say that IUI is unlikely to work in the first month and that several attempts may be needed. What are they going to do in the event that IUI is unsuccessful.

Just wanted to say 'Hi', and i am still reading this section, next app on 7th aug with consultant.... the follow up to lap and dye (LOL) and the next app generally anyway. Waiting for cycle to restart following m/c of twins and d & c. Not back on clomid yet, waiting for first cycle for that 'pleasure' to be had again.... ( not missing it).... so in the meantime bought a puppy, arriving 2nd Sept, to take my mind off baby things and give me a new project.... LOL

Good luck everyone xXx

p.s. Attila, can i just say thanks for all your advice.... thanks for caring ! xXx ( i think i speak for everyone)....

TO:Attilathemeerkat, Thank you for your responds.
I only ovulate max 4 times a year, the HMG medication injection helps my body produce follicles then when ready to ovulate they give me a medication through injection to release the eggs followed by IUI. I got my pregnancy back july 28 and it was Negitive. i just got back this morning from doctors appointment and because my body didn't know how to Cycle the medications helping my body understand the procedure, not to give up that my Second IUI is to follow August 8th so i'm crossing my fingers. I just wish i could talk with someone thats going through the same thing ( undergoing second IUI )with the same meds..

Hi rachee - hope your okay and can get back to trying soon.

What day do you take the first clonid tablet on? Will be on CD6 tomorrow and just thinking if they agree i can have clomid have i missed my chance this cycle to start it??

you start taking it on day 2 of cycle and then continue till day 6. Making 5 days in total. They will prob give you a 50mgs dose to start, then review it after 3 months, and it may well be upped to 100mgs. ( which is what most of us are on), Watch out for the HUGE mood swings, and i mean violent ! warn your DH, it's pmt multplied by oooooh , well, let me put it another way, i feel like i can't calm down and get very very hot. Not even with choccy !! xXx Have fun, it's worth it

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Piccy of new pup arriving 2nd Sept.

Rachee, good to see you are still about. Good luck on 7th

Natty, I started Clomid this cycle. Im now on CD21. My consultant started me on CD1 to CD5 100mg, but Ive heard of others starting CD2 or CD5. I think it depends on your consultant.

My cycles are usually 27/28 and the ovulation sticks showed positive on CD12. When is the earliest I could do a preg test???

DD1

How cute is that! What breed is it?

Thanks for the info on clomid, will report back once i have been, really hoping i don't have an internal not in the mood to be prodded and poked.

Rachee... Your puppy is beauiful. Is it a mini poodle or something?

I have a 10 week old maltese puppy named Snowflake. Also have a 2y.o one named Alaska.

Dogs are great.

Rachee,

soooooooo cute. I also have a dog who's black too, not much bigger than yours, but age is catching up with her. She is starting to grow a grey beard which I dont think is ladylike, so Im constantly out with the clippers.!

DD1

if your cycle is 27/28 days and you ov on day 12, i would test day 28 at the earliest.....

( tiny toy poodle , by the way, forgot to say )

XxX

Rachee,

those running costs of going private. We pay about £100 per consultation, £80 for ultra sound, the lap and dye test was £360(consultant fee) and £980 for being a day patient at a private hospital-I suppose this covers the private bedroom and the use of the operating theatre plus all their nurses. Thankfully BUPA(perk of DH work) paid for the lap and dye, and will also pay for our next few appointments as the consultant will put them through as follow up to the lap and dye. The clomid was regular NHS prescription cost.

Our consultant also does NHS work and he seems pretty decent as he said that once my NHS appointment comes up, he will be able to get me the other treatments quickly(if Im not already preggers!!)

I suppose its expensive enough, but I just couldnt have waited for the NHS!

DD1

Wow, thanks for money info..... my theory is lap and dyes work. they open up the tubes and allot seem to catch straight away after.... go for it.

Had a show this afternoon, think it might be day 1 tomorrow ! at last..... so excited now. Seeing consultant on Monday, which will be interesting....

xXx

Rachee, Ive already gone for it. Am now CD23 with serious af type cramps and headache, but my shortest af is 27 so Im not sure whats going on. Maybe the clomid and lap and dye worked????

good luck on Monday

DD1

What day was your lap done on ? cd? ..... could the cd23 be late ov, as clomid can make you ov late... (so don't give up the bonking !!!)

I used to be on a 17-18 day cycle before clomid. now i get no worries to 28.... ov 17-23 !

As for me :-
( First day of first period following m/c of twins. D & C was two and a half weeks ago). Nurse did say on the last scan, before d&c, she could see folicles on left ovarie.....

I had forgotton what a normal period was like, as was on 100mgs clomid before lap just before getting pg. So i can now take another huge step forward

xXx
cd 1 ( no clomid this month following m/c)

Rachee - I'm glad you AF has come so you can start getting back to normal.

Will you begin clomid again next month? (Or perhaps you won't need it!!! )

Rachee - good luck this month! I have heard that you can be more fertile just after m/c, so let's hope that works out for you!

I'm CD4, just starting my 6th cycle of clomid. Rapidly losing faith that this is ever going to work for me, and got to wait until next February before next consultant appointment.

Hugs,
Artoo.

Lap and dye were done last cycle, around CD17/18. This cycle the ov sticks showed pos around CD12, and I had serious ovulation sensations at this time too, plus ewcm. (sorry tmi alert)Im still BDing though!!!!

The af cramps seem not as bad today as yesterday, but still there.

Good luck this cycle, Ive also heard that you are more fertile after MC, so fingers crossed for you

Artoo..what a long wait. Is there any way you can see the consultant before then???

DD1

Hello ladies - Can someone please give me a little advice re PCOS, clomid & pains...?
I was on depo for a long time, periods didn't return for 7 months so saw an accupuncturist & 2 weeks later they started! Now regular 28 day cycle.
Then no success TTC, had tests pretty quickly (I'm 34 & Dr was quite suportive). HSG result - fine, blood test result - 'likely to have ovulated', scan showed traces of PCOS. DH test was best the Dr had seen..
Now on 1st lot of 50mg clomid. Ovulation kit showed I ovulated days 12/13. So far side effects include bloating, change in discharge & slight period pains from day 19 to now (day 24). LUCKILY no mood swings.
Is the pain & change in discharge normal? Has anyone heard about a special diet that may help with PCOS to do with Glycemic Load? Am I meant to be seeing the Dr while I'm on clomid? Aahhh!

Rabbits,

I dont know much re PCOS, but Im also on 1st month of clomid(100mg), on CD24 and ovulated around CD12( according to ovulation sticks). Ive been having the same sort of symptoms from the evening of CD22. I keep thinking af is arriving as I have period type pains and headaches. Also feeling bloated. Im usually 27/28 days and never have these cramps so early. Ive put it down to the clomid.

Some consultants see people for scans around ovulation when on clomid, but mine dosnt. I suppose itsdown to the doc in question. I get seen about once a month.

good luck

DD1

DD1

Many thanks - I've learnt so much by reading these entries & found it reassuring to know others have the same niggly problems. It's also saved me a few trips to the Dr's!

Artoo... That is a very long wait? i would querry that.... espescially on clomid! try taking clomid wrong ( has worked for many, when been on it along time), by that i mean, on the last but one day, take extra. Ie, day 2, 3 4 - normal 100mgs. day 5 150 mgs. day 6 50 mgs. So your not using extra tablets, just increasing one of the days, can alos be done, day 2 50mgs, day 3 4 & 5 100mgs day 6 150 mgs..... Good luck.

Rabbits... Welcome ( and dd1) pcos, vicky beckham suffers with that and look at her popping them out, your right that diet makes a huge difference. Try a google search to find there web site.

This 'clomid gang' IS a god send.... we know we are not allone. a prob shared Is a prob halved... xXx Thanks to all.

xXx cd3

Hi everybody, have been busy and keeping a low profile but have been checking the thread to see if there is any announcements.

Me: finished my 4th cycle of clomid and still no success so on to injectibles in the form of Menopur. AM being scanned and having blood tests on Monday which will be day 4 and if no cysts then will start injecting that afternoon. Will go back to clinic for injection and to be shown and will be given kit to do at home but not sure if I am able. Was told by consultant (and by obstetrician friend) that no point in continuing the clomid as if it is going to work it usually works quickly (it did for me in the first month but I miscarried and had 3 subsequent clomid cycles but no pregs) so best not to waste any more time and go onto injectibles which results in more follicles. My Ob friend said that 3 is a good number and I have been getting 1 or 2 follicles on clomid. The more follicles, the higher the chances. She said even if I had 4 I should still go ahead as at my age (42 next month) it is unlikely that 4 will fertilise whereas if I was say 28, she would recommend a max of 3 as a 28 is more likely to fertilise all of the follicles.

Anyway, that is an update from me. I felt the mood swings from the clomid in 1st and 2nd cycle but not in the 3rd or 4th. My body seemed to have settled down.

Wishing you all the best of luck on Clomid. Am starting an injectible thread!!

Good to hear from you SKBF.
Hope all goes well with those injectables....brave woman you!! I think I would have to get DH to do it....but then he's worse than I am!!!

Let us know how you get on.
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