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Clomid support thread 2018

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AliceScarlett · 26/05/2018 21:01

Welcome clomiphene citrate people!

Come and chat about all things Clomid.

I'm Alice
33 years old
TTC#1
Cycle 31

Had all the tests and finally got the go-ahead today (a prescription and letter in the post!) So bit of a surprise. Will be starting on CD2 in about 4 days time hopefully.

Scared, excited, nervous.

Join in.

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Hop90 · 28/12/2018 17:05

twiglet2353 Did u tell them you only got a positive opk a few days ago ?

Clarence58 · 28/12/2018 17:32

That’s a shame. What dose of clomid are you on?

I had what looked like positive OPKs on the month I had my progesterone done and mine was 8 so I definitely didn’t ovulate.

Still no period, Iv never wanted it to arrive so badly. I’m only on day 29 and my cycles range between 28 and 30 days. it definitely feels like it’s going to start soon though. I don’t really get PMT symptoms other than some cramping/heavy feeling the day or so before my period starts

Iqra786 · 28/12/2018 17:32

@twiglet2353 have they asked you to continue on 100mg? I've been told if 100mg doesn't work they will probably move to 150mg..

Iqra786 · 28/12/2018 17:34

@twiglet2353 sending you lots of hugs ❤️❤️❤️

Row0221 · 28/12/2018 17:43

Hi, I'm Row I'm 33 and the for nearly 3 years now. I'm taking my last tablet of cycle 1 this evening and I've noticed some side effects I was wondering if anyone else experienced them? I'm back g slight pain in my left overie area little sharp pains for the last 2 days of the and last night bad sweating through the night. Worse one is I'm SO emotional! I took my first tablet Christmas eve and was ok but by the next day and for every day since I've found myself crying at the smallest things! I'm not a big cryer really but it's getting on my nerves a bit. Has anyone else found this?

Row0221 · 28/12/2018 17:45

Sorry about my text if your struggling to read it - Auto correct on a mobile while being sat on by my dog...!

juneybean · 28/12/2018 17:54

@Row0221 definitely had night sweats and the emotions. Hopefully the side pain will subside over the next few days otherwise speak to your clinic.

Twiglet2353 · 28/12/2018 17:58

The clinic is closed until 2nd Jan so I can't run it by them until then. I rang the lab direct for my results as I work at the hosp.
When we had our ivf consultation last month I told them about when I get positive OPKs but they don't believe they're using them and as I start bleeding so soon after them they say it must be an ovulation issue.
I'm tempted to repeat my bloods beginning of next week so that there's two results waiting for me.
I just hope they offer scanning next month if they do decide to increase x

@Iqra786 @Clarence58 @Hop90

Iqra786 · 28/12/2018 18:37

@twiglet2353 a second blood test would be a good idea.. when is your AF Due?

Twiglet2353 · 28/12/2018 18:42

@Iqra786 every cycle is different so difficult to determine when my next period is due, however I always start spotting 8dpo (well 9 days past positive OPK) regardless. How long I spot for before full flow starts is different every time.

Last month was a 28 days cycle with spotting from 7dpo x

Iqra786 · 28/12/2018 18:45

@twiglet2353 enjoy your weekend and enjoy bringing in the new year with your loved ones.. I'm very hopeful that 2019 will bring good news for all of us ❤️

LisaCookie · 29/12/2018 19:03

@Iqra786 I agree , everybody enjoy . Bring in the new year with a bang and watch us all have our bundles of joy next year. Hope all Dreams,hopes and wishes come true for all here . X

kate2807 · 29/12/2018 19:39

Hi there, Im 33 have PCOS with extremely irregular periods. no pattern at all- anything from 40 day cycle to 13 months with no period!! I have 2 dds 7 and 5 with previous partner. Husband has no children. We have been ttc for 2 years, had all the necessary tests and now been given provera to start bleed (currently in day 3) and will start 50mg Clomid on cd2. Feeling excited, optimistic, not worried too much about this not working immediately- I know it could be a long wait!! We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary on Dec 23rd. Any advice much appreciated!!

Hop90 · 29/12/2018 19:59

Hi kate2807 , I’m on my second cycle of clomid . I have to take provera to induce a bleed too , my first month , I didn’t bleed till 9 days after stopping them and second month was only 4 days . I didn’t really have any side effects on either provera or clomid . Good luck x x

kate2807 · 29/12/2018 20:17

9 days? I didn’t realise it could be that long...... everything just takes so long!!!! Good luck to you too! Hope this cycle works for you, I’m guessing I won’t be ovulating until middle of January xx

Gemmalouise1992 · 29/12/2018 23:38

Hiya, my names Gemma im 26,
Just looking for some one to talk to, a bit of advice, an some one who understands...

Been trying for a baby for over a 19 months now.
Im really struggling now, as it’s causing tension between me an my partner with the situation of not being able to Conseeve..
(Sorry can’t spell I’m dyslexic)

We are very sexually active.. both have a healthy lifestyle. Both work full time, etc..
I have regular periods, but then occasionally every 3-4 months I’m late. Like this month I was 10 days late.
An 4 months ago I was 17. So we get our hopes up an then boom... hello period.

I have been pregnant before but I was only 19 an I was to younge, an my ex partner wasn’t the ideal man I’d see my self have a family with so I made the descision to have an abortion. (Majorly regret it now)

My new partner an I both don’t have children, but his told me his got his ex pregnant in the past... so he is positive it isn’t him,

Two months ago we paid to go private for some tests.
All my tubes are fine, no ccysts no problems, I had follicles there.. an my ovarys are fine apart from ones slightly smaller than the other.
so I’m even more confused of why it’s not happening.

I’ve started to stop stressing about it an what will be will be. Until he mentiond his two best friends .. there misses are pregnant so it’s more pressure than ever.

I’m confused. Lost, an upset,
We’re now in a major frump with each other, I’m so confused.

I’ve been having blood tests at day 21. An I’ve been doing ovulation sticks at home, an it’s saying I ovulate. So I just don’t understand.

So I’m thinking of going ahead with clomid.
I’m going to my doctor next week to get the results of my last blood test, and to talk about further options.

Has anyone else experienced what I’m dealing with?
What would you do or say..

So sorry to ramble on, Sad

Kind regards, Gemma xxxx

impatientmammy · 29/12/2018 23:45

Hi @Gemmalouise1992 I'm the same age as you. I have only had two anovulatory cycles in the past fourteen months of trying to conceive and got pregnant on my first clomid cycle so it's definitely worth talking to your dr about clomid. I hope it works for you xx

Gemmalouise1992 · 30/12/2018 00:06

Thank you for replying,
gave me that litttle bit of hope ..

Defo really considering it xxx

Hop90 · 30/12/2018 01:26

kate2807 Oh yes 9 days after stopping provera , I was convinced provera wasn’t gonna make me bleed. Just shows how everyone is different though . My first 50mg cycle didn’t make me ovulate , so I had to wait to till day 42 ish then start provera again , it’s waiting and long cycles that get me down x

Mancbear88 · 30/12/2018 18:02

I’m 30, I’ve been TTC for 13 month so not too long. I have no periods and don’t ovulate so no chance of conceiving at the moment. My LH levels 0.8 and oestrogen low, all other hormones and my MRI and ultrasounds fine (although I have some cysts).
I’ve just finished norethisterone and waiting for my period so I can start my first cycle. Fingers crossed for 2019!

kate2807 · 30/12/2018 18:21

Wow how exciting, I can’t wait to get started with the clomid! X

Twiglet2353 · 31/12/2018 07:10

@Iqra786 hope you get on okay today x

Iqra786 · 31/12/2018 08:26

@twiglet2353 just called up and have been told my progesterone levels were 21 the secretary said that anything over 20 means that there is a possibility that I ovulated and anything over 30 means definite ovulation.. But the levels have more than doubled since the 50mg so it's definitely getting there

LisaCookie · 31/12/2018 08:36

@Iqra786 that's good news! Good luck!

Breaks my heart coming reading these stories.
Hope everybody's dreams come true x

Jezza321 · 31/12/2018 09:41

Hi everyone. Hope you don’t mind me popping in! We are TTC #2 since July. Started clomid, am on my 2nd cycle at 50mg as I was not ovulating regularly as I have pco. Last month my day 21 progesterone was 79 and this month it was 74. I’m now day 24! My doctor is happy with my progesterone and wants me to stay at 50mg.
I guess I’m just wondering what symptoms people have from ovulation to AF or BFP?
Last month I would have sworn I was pregnant with tingling boobs, cramps, tired, constipated!! Right now at day 24 I have sore heavey boobs no tingles and a bit of nausea but I know this can just be the old progesterone.
Feeling a bit lonely on this adventure, my husband is very supportive but men don’t really understand how heartbreaking and how much sacrifice our bodies go through. I want to stop thinking about it but I can’t!