Wife Might Be Going On Clomid - Infertility Message Board

hoosierboy · 10-18-2005, 09:31 AM

If my wife doesn't ovulate this month, her doc says she will put her on Clomid. My questions is about when those on clomid have to start testing for O and timing of the BD. Does everyone on clomid have to do ultrasounds and bloodtests each month?

ravaemarie · 10-18-2005, 05:32 PM

I was on Clomid for 3 cycles. I started testing on day 11 and for me the Clomid pushed back my Ovulation day to 16 or 17 (normally 14). I always went in for an ultrasound the day I got a positive LH test, sometimes again the next day. As for the BD, we did IUI usually the 2 days after I had the positive LH test, or whenever my follicles were big enough, which they tell from the ultrasound. The doctor would give me a shot to make me ovulate, before the IUI, or BD in your case. I also had a bloodtest run each month. My doctor tested different things each month, just to make sure. I think he tested Estradiol as well as progesterone to make sure it was high enough. I am not sure if this is the same with everyone, but sounds to me like your doctor is doing the same thing mine did.

I am now seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist, as the Clomid did not work for me, but I know it has worked for many people and is a very inexpensive fix for some! We are trying Repronex (an injectible) this cycle and I will have to go in for 4 ultrasounds and 4 sets of bloodwork each cycle I am on this drug. I never thought having a baby would be so expensive....but well worth it in the end when you get to hold the precious gift. Good luck to you and your wife!

~ravae

PS - some of the side effects you can expect might be moodiness, hot flashes, night sweats and, for me, it made me very emotional. A small price to pay for a baby, if you ask me!!

FIREWIFE · 10-19-2005, 11:14 AM

I have been on clomid for about 6 months then I stopped for awhile and am now back on it again for month #3. I am taking 100mg and I know all doctors do things different. My doctor when I was taking 50mg did and ultrasound to monitor how my follicles were doing and to make sure I didn't have any cyst. Since I am now on 100mg my doctor does and ultrasound ever month. for me I have one blocked tube. so they check the follicles and then they can tell me what tube I am ovulating from. So it depends on what the doctor wants to do. but from what I have learned they usually check at least every other month depending on the mg you are on.
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I know we can't give out chat names on here. but if you do a search and look up clomid chatrooms. there are some good ones where all the women or men are on clomid.
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