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Clomid success rates

165 replies

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.

OP posts:
QueenOlive · 19/01/2011 20:32

Good luck WantBaby. I hope that you get a good result before your 3 months is up. :)

How did your 5 days go. Did you feel OK?

WantBaby · 20/01/2011 13:34

Hi QueenOlive. Fine thanks. My 5 days passed without incident. No side effects so far

cazweiner · 20/01/2011 17:48

Hi Queenolive

I didn't get mood swings just really bad hot flushes!!

A friend of mine took clomid years ago and only had a sigle pregnancy so the twins thing is not a definate but if you have any twins in your family like i do your chances go up!!

Good luck with your first cycle

xx

cazweiner · 20/01/2011 19:22

Hi Queenolive

Don't panic too much about twins it's not a definate but is hieghtened if there is a history of twins in your family.

With the clomid i only got bad hot flushes but no mood swings!!!

Goodluck

x

cazweiner · 21/01/2011 07:54

sorry about the double post my laptop was playing up !!!!!

cazweiner · 21/01/2011 07:56

goodluck wantababy hopefully it will work for you because a lot of my friends have been through ivf and have said it is a very tough process!

x

QueenOlive · 21/01/2011 21:05

Thanks Cazweiner - you've reassured my OH greatly. Fingers and toes crossed for you next week. :)

cazweiner · 25/01/2011 07:44

How's everyone getting?
I started to have pains yesterday but know show yet but i just know it will be here any day!
I don't think i will try anymore after this cycle it's just all too much i can't cope with the pain of it anymore.

Fingers crossed for you ladies though

xxx

BabyBunz · 26/01/2011 15:01

Hello all! I've been reading all of your stories and am inspired and hopeful. I finished my first round of Clomid this cycle (days 5-9). I'm currently on CD13 and gearing up for my baby dancing week! Wink I go for an US on CD15...hopefully I'll have a big fat follie.

cazweiner - I know it's hard but please don't give up! We all shouldn't give up...we have to believe we will be parents soon, god willing.

Everyone around me seems to be pregnant and no one can relate. It feels good to talk to someone. Good luck to you all.

cazweiner · 26/01/2011 20:26

Goodluck babybunz i really hope it works for you!
I just feel that if it has not worked after 4 years it's not gonna??!!
And your right it is like everyone around me is having babies too like my sister in-law who has just had twins and they are her 6th and 7th kids!!!!!

xx

BabyBunz · 27/01/2011 11:33

cazweiner - i know how it easy it is to get yourself down. trust me, i know people that took them 6 yrs! And others that took longer than that!

It's still early for me in my TTC journey, but I know it's not easy no matter how long you've been trying. Chin up...let me know how it goes.

I'm anxious for my scan tomorrow.

How is everyone else?

WantBaby · 27/01/2011 14:50

This is probably TMI but I have to know if other poeple are experiencing the same problem and if they have any suggestions to help!
We're finding that when it's the right time of the month to try and it's during the week my DH has problems maintaining an erection and we don't manage to BD
It's really frustrating and I don't know what to do other than pin hopes on IVF

WantBaby · 27/01/2011 16:49

Ignore my last post! Posted it elsewhere. Unless you want to respond that is...

cazweiner · 28/01/2011 16:15

got my period today there goes another month wasted!
It just get's harder and harder to cope with my OH is really great and understanding but i know he's just as upset as me.
I should be nearly 27 weeks pregnant by now and buying baby clothes and getting ready to leave work but instead i'm wasting money on test's and vitemins that don't work Sad.

Well goodluck peeps hope it works out for you all
xxx

QueenOlive · 28/01/2011 19:53

Welcome BabyBunz and fingers crossed for your first round.

Cazweiner - so sorry that another month has passed you by. You poor thing - I hope that you and your OH can take lots of care of yourselves this weekend and not have too many "what ifs".

I've finished my course of Clomid, so just heading into BD season. I haven't slept well though - hot flushes in the middle of the night and very thirsty..

x

BabyBunz · 28/01/2011 21:29

WantBaby - I'm not sure, but maybe the stress of trying is getting to him? It's probably stress from trying combined with stress from the work week. It's all so much pressure. So he doesn't have the problem at other times of your cycle? Maybe he can get a prescription. Some docs will also give coupons for free sample prescriptions (I'm a pharmacist).

Cazweiner - oh gosh, I'm so sorry. Are you going to try another round or take a break? I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks, QueenOlive. Fingers crossed for you this cycle. I had the same side effects during my course.

Had my scan today - lining looks good and 4 follies around 10mm...my RE wants them to be around 20mm so I go for another scan in about 4 days. Hopefully I'll ovulate or he'll give me a shot to force it. So that means I won't ovulate until CD21?? I thought that was weird but he wasn't concerned at all.

This cycle seems to be taking forever!

sweetsherry · 30/01/2011 19:19

Hi - can I join in?! Plse?!

I've been on Clomid 50mg for 3 cycles now - AF due on Weds, not sure I'm optimistic any more that Clomid's going to work for me. But there are not that many other options, since DH refuses point-blank to contemplate IVF.

I did the CD21 test this montH, as the FS requested - I'm sure it'll say I didn't OV, even though I think I did - because I got a +ve OPK...on the evening of CD21, AFTER doing the blood test at the hospital.

Hmm.

QueenOlive · 31/01/2011 21:51

Hi Sweetsherry - welcome and we'll all be hoping for a no show for you on Wednesday.

Is it routine to be having scans to check for folicles every month? My doctor hasn't suggested this, but should I be asking - or does it just add to an already stressful situation?

Due to OV about Wednesday/ Thursday. Feeling a bit bloated, but otherwise fine.

cazweiner · 01/02/2011 08:05

Hey Queenolive your doc should of got you in for scans my doc didn't for my first 2 cycles and when i went back to the hospital on my third it was a different doc that i saw and he said i should of been having them all along and it does give you a sense of peace to know exactely when you are gonna OV !

xx

sweetsherry · 01/02/2011 08:54

QO - I haven't had any scans,only CD21 tests. Which are normally fine - but normally I OV around CD15-16, this month it was between CD20-22. All messed up.

CD27 for me, BFN so far (but it would still be too early anyway, I tell myself..)

BabyBunz · 01/02/2011 17:08

Hi all,

Disappointing news today CD19...Had another scan and my follicles stopped growing around ~9mm so RE is pretty sure I will not ovulate this cycle. They're starting me on Provera again so AF will show, then they're upping my dosage to Clomid 100mg days 5-9. I asked him if I should be taking it earlier in my cycle, but he said that it normally only helps in older women to produce more follicles. He's optimistic that I will ovulate on 100mg, but if not, we are going to move to something else. Already?! He's pretty aggressive...it's good, but also a little nervewracking.

sweetsherry - welcome and good luck. fingers crossed for you.
(just to let you know - if clomid doesn't work, they are other oral medications and injectables you can try without having to do IVF)

queenolive - i know some doctors don't do scans, but i agree with cazweiner, it gives you peace of mind to know what is going on in your body. and it's faster than waiting for bloodwork to come back. i think either is fine though.

cazweiner - hope you are doing well.

Well, on to cycle 2...i hate how i feel on Provera. Sad

cazweiner · 09/02/2011 08:01

I went to the doc's yesterday and they have doubled my dose of clomid!!
They said that my follicles were not big enough last cycle and the lining of my womb was not thick enough!!

How are you ladies getting on?

xx

QueenOlive · 09/02/2011 21:41

CD21 here, so in no man's land and wondering if round 1 has worked. I don't think that we got the days right this time, and I'm still recovering from laparoscopy really.

Casweiner - double the dose? You must feel terrible! Take it easy.

cazweiner · 10/02/2011 10:35

QO you might find that have lap may just help i got pregnant just after mine it does something to your insides clears it out a bit!!!

Not long now i really hope it works for you??!!

When are you due for your period?

xx

Greeneyesbigbottom · 10/02/2011 15:57

Hi,

Hope everyone is ok today??

Please forgive me for jumping straight in here, but I have to get it today (CD2). I was wondering if anyone had a private prescription for Clomid and if so, how much did it cost for 6 months? I've been to various pharmacies and the difference in costs varies. confused

Hoping someone can point me in the cheapest right direction!!!

I'm also getting scared and very unsure about taking it. However, this is our last resort so I know I have nothing to lose.