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Clomid success rates

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alex8 · 08/06/2006 16:37

I know a lot of people on here have taken it. I just wanted to know how many cycles it took to work and what dose were you on? I just feel like hearing a few positive stories.

I just had one of those sinking moments when I read a thread with someohe saying they were 6 months pregnant and I realsied thats what I would have been if I didn't have a miscarriage.

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Mystic82 · 04/10/2007 08:49

I came across this term : dydesterone. What does it do? Is it some form of hormone pill that reduces the side effects of clomid ?

Beena · 04/10/2007 14:04

Hiya all - I have just started clomid 50mg this month and loved reading about all your success stories - it has made me feel really positive.

Just wondering if any of you took anything else while on the clomid which might have helped - esp with the cm issue as have heard it can dry you out a bit......

Any suggestions gratefully received!

lomondgal · 04/10/2007 14:14

Hiya dd1 was a clomid baby, I conceived on my second cycle and was on 50mg dose. I have pcos and wan't ovulating at all.

Decided to try again after 2.5yrs and got another appt at the clinic (expecting to get prescribed clomid again) found out I was preg during the routine scan!

Good luck with it, oh and with dd1 I was given hcg injections every week till I was a few months gone.

Hope it works for you xxx

chickennut · 14/07/2009 21:52

Hi Im on my second cycle of clomid , i was told 1st one that i did not ovulate follicles only 5mm i think. He scanned me on day 12 and said they will not scan again this next 2 cycles if it doesnt work and then they will consider highering the dose.
I am just 45 , has it worked for anyone 45 on here ?
I had my son first time naturally at 43 even though they said I could not get pregnant.I had 6 sessions of acupucture and (grin)voila but I think I was very lucky although now desperate to have another.
Thanks for any replies

Elizabeth

Chica1912 · 15/07/2009 12:35

My LO is a clomid baby too. 6th iui cycle, 3rd clomid 150g. I was at the point of believing that it would never happen. I really think that there is no rhyme nor reason as to why it takes so long to work for some and not for others. The only real thing you can do is keep positive as hard as that may seem at times!

Here's hoping that you are one of the 2nd time lucky ladies!

scooby7730 · 07/08/2009 02:22

I have been ttc for almost two years now. been takin met and provera for about a year. no bfp yet. doctor did an hsg as well as semen analysis for my hubby all was well. this month will be my first month on clomid, hoping it works. I will pray for all of you ttc.

comeonbishbosh · 12/08/2009 18:32

Hi alex,

I had about 8 cycles of Clomid before conceiving. The first few on 50g and then up to 100g as cycles still very long)... was beginning to get worried and think it was all a waste of time. I have PCOS, and needed Provera to get my period started at all, but after that the consultant seemed to be happy that the Clomid was working in terms of ovulation, just not actually conceiving. I guess it really only brings you up to 'normal' chances.

In the lap and dye test they detected a polyp in my womb, which needed a small op to remove, and I got BFP first cycle after that. I also had a couple of months of acupuncture, and conceived while on that... have no idea whether it helped or not but I had a good recommendation from a friend.

It is very stressful and no fun. But my consultant seemed to think there was a 60 - 70% chance of conceiving within a year... so the very best of luck to you.

Devonmade · 01/09/2009 10:32

Chickennut ...

I'm 44 and also had a son naturally when I was 41 after 5 years of ttc and 'unexplained infertility'. Recently two blood tests revealed I was not ovulating so have had one month of clomid 50g and doctor has upped it to 100g this month. Would be good to keep in touch as not sure whether our age means that we're less likely to be successful on clomid?

You (and others) also mention scans which you've had done. I've not been offered any monitoring whatsoever? What do the scans tell you?

Be good to hear from 'older' ladies on clomid who've been successful and any tips on what helped them conceive.

steggy5 · 16/07/2010 11:19

I have taken my first cycle of clomid, day 12 scan showed large follicles which I got excited about, however have used ovulation sticks which say I have not ovulated??? Frustrated. Any thoughs or advice for me plz xx

kevlexx · 16/07/2010 11:48

HEY!
I am on my 2nd cycle of clomid 50mg I was told that ovulation sticks while on clomid are never accurate.

HTH

IMEXCITEDN2010 · 28/07/2010 16:01

Hello everyone I'm new to the blog & I'm enjoying everyone's success stories. One thing that I haven't heard anyone mention is taking Ovidrel w/the Clomid cycle. I don't know what the Trigger Shots are. But I have 2 wonderful children 13 1/2 (daughter) & 19 1/2 (son). My husband and I was suppose to start the Clomid & Ovidrel last year but right when it was time to start we got pregnant by ourselves and in 3 months had a miscarriage on July 13, 2009. Well it's been a yr a still no pregnancy. So we just start the Clomid (cycle days 3-6) & the Ovidrel Shot 9AM 7/21/10 & our datenight was 7/23/10 @ 10PM. So now we're just waiting. That's the worst part because I have all of the symptoms of being pg. I have to admit I do not know half the abbreviations that u all r using. Sorry for the long intro story. IMEXCITEDN2010....

IMEXCITEDN2010 · 28/07/2010 16:03

Oh did I mention that I'll be 38 next month & my husband will b 41 in November. So we don't have too much longer 2 try 2 conceive. I pray we conceive this first time around & TWINS will be nice.... LOL!!!!! :+}

IMEXCITEDN2010 · 28/07/2010 16:32

Oh yeah I took 100mg of Clomid

IMEXCITEDN2010 · 28/07/2010 20:02

We're @ risk for QUADS!!!!!!!!! YIKES!!!! Shock

IMEXCITEDN2010 · 02/08/2010 22:33

Hello everyone.... I never got an answer to my post a couple of weeks ago

AmyLiz23 · 04/08/2010 12:22

Hi All....

I have been up an down the hospital since October last year having internal scans etc. 6 weeks ago i had a Lapaoscopy and dye test which revealed that everything is fine and i have no blockages or leaks. I do however have a cyst on my right overie and a small one growing on my left. But apparently they are nothing to worry about as it is normal in women to have these and they come and go themselves .
My darling fiance has had 2 swim tests which releved his little men were ok which was a releif to us both .
I have also got PCOS, but have regular periods!!!! confusing i know!!! my body is a mess . I have been given 50mg of clomid to take for the next 3 months 1 a day for 5 days. By right i should start them this weekend so lets see what happens!! After reading the statements on here i'm abit nervous with the side affects!!!

Good Luck to all

vallinnapod · 04/08/2010 14:00

AmyLiz on day 2 of my first cycle of 50mg...not one side effect yet...

AmyLiz23 · 04/08/2010 14:06

Thats good then.... As i wrote this earlier today i went to the toilet to find out i had come on my period 2 days early!!! i'm unsure whether it is a proper one because i'm not heavy yet so i will leave it a while and hopefully will be starting my course within the next 2 days!! unsure to whether i need to take it tomorrow or friday as its the afternoon i have come on and not the morning.. i need to call the hospital to arrnage my internal (the joys) , so i will ask them to confirm

confu3ed · 04/08/2010 22:45

I am on day 20 of my first cycle of clomid, 50mg and have had a few side effects, first it was hot flushes and a bit more hormonal than usual ( days 2-8 or 9) and now really bloated! Going for a blood test tomorrow to see if I ovulated, hope so bit no apparent signs. The ov kits showed positive around day 14 and again 16 and 17 so not convinced that they work on clomid. Best of luck ladies fingers crossed for all of us!!!

Imexcited2010 what is the ovidril injection for? Not heard of it before

Glou · 06/08/2010 16:48

Hey guys I have been having investigations the last couple of months got hospital soon they have spoken to me about clomid I'm so worried this won't work xx

confu3ed · 11/08/2010 10:29

Results came back at 38.4 I don't even really understand what this means? Is this good?

Hi Glou I totally understand your concerns, but you only have to read on here about the success stories! It hasn't worked for me this month though as I can period is on it's way, gutted as loads of people seem to have success first time round, but chin up and keep going! Good luck to you, just think you could be writing your own success story very soon :) x

Glou · 11/08/2010 13:26

Hey thank you for replying to me well I have started taking them took my second one this morning, gotta go have a blood test in couple of weeks! I have read some stories on here, it's mad that it's worked first time round for people!! Ha bet I dont have that luck ha!! I'm only on 50g at the moment tho, is the success still good? Xx

weepootle · 11/08/2010 17:11

I got pg with dd2 on my first cycle of 50mg clomid. Had no side effects at all.

confu3ed · 11/08/2010 20:08

Positive thinking! My side effects were ok just hot flushes and a bit hormonal. Spoke to hospital who said it takes some people a couple or even three months before their body settles down and it works like or should, so here's hoping! I am sure you will be fine so many people get ph first month, just get busy loads!!! Good luck x

confu3ed · 11/08/2010 20:09

Positive thinking! My side effects were ok just hot flushes and a bit hormonal. Spoke to hospital who said it takes some people a couple or even three months before their body settles down and it works like or should, so here's hoping! I am sure you will be fine so many people get ph first month, just get busy loads!!! Good luck x