Clomid WWYD?

[ClomidDilemma15]

I've named changed for this and as my name suggests, I'm having a clomid dilemma.
DS (who is nearly 2) was conceived after 3 rounds of clomid. This was prescribed by the GP after blood tests showed I wasn't ovulating and had raised prolactin levels (my GP suspected this was due to medication I was and still am taking). My cycles were never monitored during clomid use, I didn't even have blood tests. I did track my bbt which showed that I didn't ovulate the first cycle (on 50mg) but did in the second cycle (100mg) but didn't conceive, then I conceived on the 3rd cycle (also 100mg).

However, just before I got my bfp, the GP referred us to the fertility clinic and prescribed 3 more 100mg clomid cycles. Obviously didn't need them but I still have the clomid.

I've since moved areas and now we're TTC our second. My cycles are still irregular and bbt is not showing ovulation. So after all that, here's my question. My GP here seems reluctant to help as we already have a child (she's really quite unsympathetic), would you use the previously prescribed (still in date) clomid? I'm really tempted as I think it's the only way I'll ovulate but I don't know if I'm being daft? TTC tends to mess with my head!

I'm not a HCP, but yes, I would use it as it worked last time with no ill effects
or send it to me if you won't use it op

God yeah! Of course I would!

I know I'm ovulating on 50mg but the doc wants to up it to 100mg if this round doesn't work. I'm even considering accepting the 100mg tabs but only take 50mg of it so my treatment can last another 3 months!

Do it!

I would use it

Good luck, i hope it works out for you

I'd do it too. I have a friend who did the same thing and it worked out well. However before I used the Clomid I'd maybe track my ovulation for a couple of months with cheapy internet ov predictor sticks as well as BBT. I expect you probably know this but BBT can be affected by all sorts of other things too, so I'd want to be pretty sure I wasn't ovulating by myself before I started with the clomid.

Also are you and your partner comfortable with the additional twin / multiple risk that Clomid brings now that you already have one child?

Thanks all!
I've been avoiding OPKs as I associate them with the stress of TTC DS, but you're quite right, I should do everything I can to make sure I'm not ovulating before taking clomid again so will get some ordered.
We're also familiar with the risk of multiples and whilst I'd obviously prefer the lower risks associated with a singleton pregnancy, we'd be able to manage more than one baby if that happened.

I have found that this ebay business is quick, cheap and fast - and their OPKs seem to work (plus they are so cheap you can use a couple a day to be sure not to miss the LH surge). I can't believe how expensive they are in Boots and Superdrug.

www.ebay.co.uk/usr/fertilityplan?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Good luck!!

I'd take it, I've turned the house upside down to find mine that I saved from last time but I can't find it.

Hi about to start 3rd month of clomide does anyone take any extra supplements or do anything that could increase effectiveness? I have next 3 months at 100mg ready to go and have been put on IVF waiting list but really hoping the clomide works!!!