Too many follicles on clomid?

[Hawkhall]

Hi all

FTP, long time lurker...

I'm on clomid 50mg at the moment, and this weeks monitoring scan showed that my body has reacted too much to the medication - I have 6 mature follicles. I've been told not to try at all this month because of the risk of multiples.

Part of me wants to do as I'm told, as I know they don't tell us these things for no reason. But another part of me is thinking - we've been trying nearly 2 years, this isn't even my first cycle on clomid, I've definitely ovulated before and nothing has ever come of it. So I can't help but think, what are the chances I'll ovulate all 6, and then all 6 will go on to fertilise, implant, develop, etc?

I'm really gutted about the thought of skipping a cycle - it feels like wasted time. But I obviously don't want to go against medical advice, do anything risky, etc...

I'd just be curious to know what others would do (or have done) in this situation?

I wouldn't risk it personally. I would take the medical advice and listen to what your doctors are saying. Second guessing and trying to rationalise the risk yourself might not end well.

I definitely would not take the risk with 6 - the other issue is that one embryo can also split into 2 (identical twins) so you can be at very high risk of multiples. I’ve seen two sets of quads (from clomid) where I work and unfortunately the outcome was not good so the risk is high and personally I don’t feel it’s worth it.

I would trust the judgement of your medics on this - who see what happens on clomid day in day out and understand the risks and probability more than you or I do

Oh OP, I feel for you.

I'm on my first clomid cycle now too (4dpo). It was prescribed by a specialist and I'm not having a scan, so for all I know, I've got 6 follicles.
I've definitely been trying though!

In your position, I honestly don't know if I could hold back from DTD. I'm sure the voice of reason would win in the end, but I 100% get where you're coming from.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I'd already decided the best option was to follow the medical advice, but it was reassuring to know others would do the same in my position. I'm upset about missing the cycle, but the risks are just too great - and the goal is a healthy baby at the end of it, after all.

@Hawkhall how many months have you been on clomid?

This was my third month on clomid. I'm just waiting to hear back from the consultant on Monday about what he plans to do next - whether he wants to halve my dose, change my meds, or consider something else. Either way, he's referring us for IVF come May if no success by then.

@Hawkhall I guess the clomid is working? When they scanned you last month did you also have a lot of follicles?
Sorry I don't have alot of experience personally but I have a friend who has been through this but never managed to stimulate any eggs on the maximum amount of clomid, so it seems you've responded amazing well.

Wouldn’t risk it. Imagine if all 6 took. One on its own is complex enough. .

Yes, but unfortunately too well which means its dangerous for us to try. Its about striking that balance. I'm hoping the doctor has a solution when they phone on Monday so that we can move forward next cycle.

Hi there,

I am due to start Clomid when next period starts
I have too many follicles on my right ovary, I am ovulating on my left but haven't conceived for 3 years or even been pregnant whilst trying.

How are you getting on now as I know it's been a while since you originally posted x

How many follicles were on your first scan. What dosage are you? And have you ovulate on your other cycles

Hi Rljnz

After I originally posted this thread, they halved my dose to avoid superovulation. Unfortunately, after 6 unsuccessful cycles of clomid, I'm now waiting to start IVF in the next couple of months.

I hope your go with clomid is more successful than mine. Do you know why they're putting you on clomid if they already know you're ovulating without it?