I got a prescription from my doctor for clomid. He told me to start taking it on the first day of my period 50 mg for 5 days then 100mg for the 5 days after (10 days of clomid in a row) Has anyone else used clomid before and if so when did you take it? All the research Iv done online most woman only take it for 5 days. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you x
Most people take it 5 days starting cd2 up to cd5.. I'm taking it this cycle cd4-8 although the dr said to do it 5-9.
Have you ever taken it before as that is a high dose to start with. Most start with 50mg and go up if needed. 50mg has always worked for me and it seems the most common dose. It does seem to be a bit unusual.
Is he a fertility specialist or general doctor? Have you been diagnosed with a fertility issue?
He was just a general doctor. I have pcos and I'm also taking metformin but this is my first time on clomid so I did think it was a large dose as well. I was thinking of just taking it for the 5 days and if no results then upping it but I just wanted to double check it would work with just 5 days. Thank you x
I have pcos too and have been taking metformin for 6 months. I only just got diagnosed last October but I have probably always had it as I have poly cystic ovaries, acne and irregular cycles.
Some women with pcos will need 100mg or even more but it is usual to start with 50mg first as you can be overstimulated on the higher dosage. I assume because it is a GP you won't be getting monitored with an ultrasound? What are your cycles normally like?
What days do you think you will take it? The specialists I have been to have always said 5-9. I took it 5-9 when I conceived my first son. I'm just trying 4-8 this time to see if my O is a little earlier than previously cd18 - cd19.
It can be taken that way but it's rare, especially to start. I would be more inclined to have you take 100mg CD3-7. How severe is your PCOS? Do you O on your own? What are your cycles like?
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Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
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My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
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I have NEVER heard of that and I would call him back to clarify. He may have mispoke. That is also a crazy high dose for someone who is only in their first month of it.
My cycles are usually very irregular. Before starting vitex they were about 90 days apart. I have been referred to gynaecology for a scan but I'm awaiting an appointment. I also have blood tests for tomorrow. I was diagnosed with pcos nearly 10 years ago now. I just checked the prescription again and it states;
"one to be taken on the first day of bleeding. Thereafter one a day for a further four days then two a day for five days"
The doctor I seen did say he had newly qualified so I wonder if this is a new way of prescribing the drug or whether he felt I needed a stronger dose but I will defiantly be taking a smaller amount to begin with. Thank you to everyone for your replies x
That does sound like a serious case of PCOS. I strongly recommend 100mg taken CD3-7 (I do not believe 50mg will be enough for you to O in a timely manner). I guess that this dr wants to be aggressive, but he's definitely overshooting! I'm a pharmacist, btw.
I also recommend that you begin temping (Fertility Friend, link in my signature or just click on my chart, is a great charting resource) and due to your PCOS OPKs may not be reliable for you. Charting is the best way to be sure that you are Oing promptly and responding properly to the Clomid.
TTC #1 - swaying pink on & off since Nov 2013 - hoping for a girl first but excited for either!
Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
Mar 2012: miscarried B/G twins @5w (conceived 2 cycles after remověng Paraguard copper IUD while NTNP), one twin was ovarian ectopic
Me: 34, widowed, late O + short LP, normal-good hormone levels excepting undetectable testosterone, seeking a known sperm donor/life partner
My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
Past sway tactics I've dropped (in order): Vitex, Sudafed, antihistamines, intermittent fasting, one attempt per cycle at positive OPK, one attempt in fertile period
I didn't ovulate for over 6 or 7 months before taking clomid the first time but I ovulated just from 50mg so it is possible that it works for someone with long cycles.
Let us know what you decide to do. Are you just waiting for your period to start? Did they give you anything to bring it on?
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