When I was in the same situation I probably would have bought clomid if available over the counter, I'm not sure if it's a terribly sensible idea but it is certainly an idea I'd have entertained.

Best of luck

It would be better to go to the Drs, although I can't pretend I wouldn't have been tempted to buy it over the counter! I used Clomid to conceive both my children, but it's effects can be a little unpredictable... The first cycle I took it when trying to conceive DC2 I only had 5 antral follicles at the start of the month - when I was scanned on CD13 FOUR had matured and were ready to pop! My Dr told me to err, step away from my husband for that cycle, because the risk of 'high order' multiple pregnancy was too great. We lowered the dose the following month and I still conceived twins, although sadly lost one at 12 weeks. So, I really would advise using it under medical supervision and push for monitoring, even if it isn't standard. (We were seeing a fertility specialist privately in the UK, think costs for DS2 totalled about £280, obviously worth every penny).

Having said all that, I know how horribly frustrating and demoralising it all is, and I absolutely remember the feeling of not being able to face another month of inaction. Is your Dr sympathetic? Any chance you could pop in tomorrow and have a chat with her/him?

I probably would have myself...

But be warned there are more side effects than risk of multiples... I actually ended up in a psychiatric ward after taking it having a very scary reaction to it. Probably very rare... Nevertheless

Would seeing a naturopath and perhaps doing agnus castus/natural progesterone that type of thing not be an option first?

Yes, I'm not sure if they would be right for you just meant to imply that seeing a naturopath there might be something you could explore before Clomid iyswim...

Iv heard maca root is helpful to some too...

Obv a naturopath could give you more of an idea of what would help you

Clomid is quite powerful stuff and should really not be taken without any medical supervision. You will not know whether its working or not and there are side effects associated with this pill. It can both affect hormone levels markedly and can also make any underlying hormonal imbalance worse. People who take this are ideally monitored with both blood tests and ultrasounds, no monitoring is not acceptable at all.

You need a diagnosis first and foremost. At the very least both of you need up to date test results; anything done over six months ago should be discounted.

What tests have both of you had done to date?. For instance one semen analysis is by no means conclusive of there not being male factor issues. My guess FWIW is that you as a couple have not been investigated thoroughly enough so nothing has been found. The low standard of care re such things in your current country of origin is appalling.

You need a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. For example if you have blocked tubes clomid isn't going to do anything for you

I think you would be very foolish to do this

Clomid is a powerful drug that shouldn't be taken lightly

Happily, I now have my two dc due to Clomid, but at one point I had abdominal distension, pain and potential overstimulation which can be further fertility (and even life) threatening in some severe cases. There is also the increased risk of multiple birth (mainly twins) but again, not a good idea to do this unsupervised.

Yes, in your country they may not do regular scans etc to check efficacy of Clomid but at least if the doctor hands it out then he/she has a good idea of your medical history and potential risk factors

I don't know what country you are in but I can't believe there aren't fertility specialists you can see. I do understand the impatience you are feeling but self medicating is definitely not the answer. And definitely not clomid - you say you are ovulating so clomid won't help.

Your h is sensible, listen to him

Although I do understand the impatience and frustration of sub fertility

Good luck

Your H is definitely right.

Aside from all the sensible comments here, you can only take a limited number of Clomid cycles so taking them without scanning or bloods is wasting them.

I didn't ovulate at all on my first two cycles of 50mg Clomid. I wouldn't have known (as I didn't have periods so had to introduce a bleed artificially anyway). It was only through scanning and bloods that I was moved onto a higher dose which ultimately resulted in DS1. If I hadn't known what was going on, I would have continued taking 50mg with no hope of conceiving and using up the cycles.

I would explore if there are doctors who do scan/bloods with Clomid and at least explore that first. Even though it's frustrating and awful. Better safe and successful than quick. Sorry, I know that's so hard to hear when you're struggling to conceive - I've been there too.

Same here, Ruby