Clomid prescribed even though I DO ovulate - anyone else

beanz · Aug 11th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Hi all.

I was prescribed Clomid in April (50mg) by my IVF clinic (NHS).
Although I do Ovulate they felt that the Clomid may give me a boost so I thought there is nothing to lose by taking it. Amazingly I got pregnant the first month but then sadly miscarried at about 8 weeks (MMC).

I was just wondering if there are any other women on this board who have been prescribed Clomid for unexplained infertility and if you have any success stories to share?

I don't know for sure if it was the Clomid which worked for me when I finally got a BFP after 18 months of trying and so I am now about to start taking it agaon but not getting my hopes up too much just incase last time was a fluke.

What do you think? Is it likely the Clomid could have helped? My cycle is quite short and I wondered if I might have a short luteal hase and the Clomid has helped that.

I am 38 so running out of time.

Carlyanne15 · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:08 PM

Hello, So sorry to hear about your (MMC)

I was prescribed Clomid back on April last year and Conceived Amber (1st round). Who was born Jan.
I have PCOS and even thou i did Ovulate my cycle was all over the shop so the consultant prescribed it simply to try and kick start my cycle in to a 28day one! And low and behold it worked.

Good luck in you TTC. I'm sure Clomid will work for you.

During that first month i stopped drinking alcohol and also banned caffine in the house. And made OH take Zinc, so i'm not sure if it was the Clomid or the other things, but either way it worked

C x

beanz · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:27 PM

thank you - I have decided to be as strict as I can this month and not drink while TTC etc.

Am just hoping last time it wasn't a fluke and that hte Clomid has somehow corrected an imbalance I wasn't aware i had

jonnanne3 · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:33 PM

I am 37 and I was prescribed Clomid for 4 months and I too ovulate on my own. After the 4th month, we decided to go to a FS and discuss our options. He advised against Clomid on women who ovulate on their own as it can mess with your estrogen levels and really do more harm than good. I have stopped taking it. As far as you luteal phase is concerned, you may have a progesterone deficency and that can shorten your luteal phase. They can prescribe a supplement to help with that. Good luck and I hope this helps some. I am also very sorry for your loss.

AutumnSky · Aug 11th, 2009, 13:20 PM

Hiya,

I was also prescribed clomid whilst on the waiting list for IUI. Like you, they just said it might boost my chances. It worked on my 3rd round, and everything seems to be going well so far.

Good luck!

danni0509 · Aug 11th, 2009, 14:59 PM

hi
not a positive story from me sadly but i thought i would post anyway
i was prescribed 7 months of 100mg clomid even though i ovulate like clockwork the doctor thought it would boost my fertility but it didnt work i am now going private for ivf
good luck x x

hayley352 · Aug 13th, 2009, 04:21 AM

i had 9 months of clomid, i was ovulating but just not regualar, it didnt work for me and im now waiting for iui, good luck x

beanz · Aug 13th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnanne3

I am 37 and I was prescribed Clomid for 4 months and I too ovulate on my own. After the 4th month, we decided to go to a FS and discuss our options. He advised against Clomid on women who ovulate on their own as it can mess with your estrogen levels and really do more harm than good. I have stopped taking it. As far as you luteal phase is concerned, you may have a progesterone deficency and that can shorten your luteal phase. They can prescribe a supplement to help with that. Good luck and I hope this helps some. I am also very sorry for your loss.

I have discussed my luteal phase with the clinic but they seemed to think it wasn't a problem. Do you think it's worth ordering the progesterone creams online?

babymaybe · Aug 13th, 2009, 13:53 PM

Hello

I also have unexplaining infertility and have been prescribed Clomid. The explanation I had was that it would help with conception timing and would also help bring forward the best quality eggs.

Am waiting to see whether AF turns up after the first round so haven't got a success story yet! Finger crossed for us both!

subaru555 · Aug 13th, 2009, 14:37 PM

I would be interested in these stories as we're about to go down the same road even though I do too.

Aug 11th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#1
beanz Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 559	Clomid prescribed even though I DO ovulate - anyone else Hi all. I was prescribed Clomid in April (50mg) by my IVF clinic (NHS). Although I do Ovulate they felt that the Clomid may give me a boost so I thought there is nothing to lose by taking it. Amazingly I got pregnant the first month but then sadly miscarried at about 8 weeks (MMC). I was just wondering if there are any other women on this board who have been prescribed Clomid for unexplained infertility and if you have any success stories to share? I don't know for sure if it was the Clomid which worked for me when I finally got a BFP after 18 months of trying and so I am now about to start taking it agaon but not getting my hopes up too much just incase last time was a fluke. What do you think? Is it likely the Clomid could have helped? My cycle is quite short and I wondered if I might have a short luteal hase and the Clomid has helped that. I am 38 so running out of time.

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Aug 11th, 2009, 12:08 PM	#2
Carlyanne15 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Herts UK Posts: 1,393	Hello, So sorry to hear about your (MMC) I was prescribed Clomid back on April last year and Conceived Amber (1st round). Who was born Jan. I have PCOS and even thou i did Ovulate my cycle was all over the shop so the consultant prescribed it simply to try and kick start my cycle in to a 28day one! And low and behold it worked. Good luck in you TTC. I'm sure Clomid will work for you. During that first month i stopped drinking alcohol and also banned caffine in the house. And made OH take Zinc, so i'm not sure if it was the Clomid or the other things, but either way it worked C x

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Aug 11th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#3
beanz Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 559	thank you - I have decided to be as strict as I can this month and not drink while TTC etc. Am just hoping last time it wasn't a fluke and that hte Clomid has somehow corrected an imbalance I wasn't aware i had

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Aug 11th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#4
jonnanne3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Va. USA Posts: 4,319	I am 37 and I was prescribed Clomid for 4 months and I too ovulate on my own. After the 4th month, we decided to go to a FS and discuss our options. He advised against Clomid on women who ovulate on their own as it can mess with your estrogen levels and really do more harm than good. I have stopped taking it. As far as you luteal phase is concerned, you may have a progesterone deficency and that can shorten your luteal phase. They can prescribe a supplement to help with that. Good luck and I hope this helps some. I am also very sorry for your loss.

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Aug 11th, 2009, 13:20 PM	#5
AutumnSky Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 1,123	Hiya, I was also prescribed clomid whilst on the waiting list for IUI. Like you, they just said it might boost my chances. It worked on my 3rd round, and everything seems to be going well so far. Good luck!

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Aug 11th, 2009, 14:59 PM	#6
danni0509 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 253	hi not a positive story from me sadly but i thought i would post anyway i was prescribed 7 months of 100mg clomid even though i ovulate like clockwork the doctor thought it would boost my fertility but it didnt work i am now going private for ivf good luck x x

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Aug 13th, 2009, 04:21 AM	#7
hayley352 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: northampton Posts: 1,622	i had 9 months of clomid, i was ovulating but just not regualar, it didnt work for me and im now waiting for iui, good luck x

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Aug 13th, 2009, 13:53 PM	#9
babymaybe Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 332	Hello I also have unexplaining infertility and have been prescribed Clomid. The explanation I had was that it would help with conception timing and would also help bring forward the best quality eggs. Am waiting to see whether AF turns up after the first round so haven't got a success story yet! Finger crossed for us both!

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Aug 13th, 2009, 14:37 PM	#10
subaru555 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stirling, Scotland Posts: 2,606	I would be interested in these stories as we're about to go down the same road even though I do too.

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