OneProudMommy

I found out today I have low Progesterone (or at least did last cycle). My OB told me that Clomid would help raise my Progesterone. I'm not sure what to think since I always ovulate on my own?? I thought it was for those who don't O. I have been reading alot that say in fact Clomid does help raise Progesterone. Not sure of my level, but he said it showed I O'd but it isn't high enough to sustain a pregnancy..


So those who have taken Clomid how did you react to it? And how long did it take to work (Pregnancy).

Thanks!

Dancingkaty1

hi there oneproudmummy...

im currently on my 1st round of clomid....due on any day agghhh!! my blood results showed i appeared to be ov fine but my fs agreed that i should try clomid as i have polycysts on my only ovary....it def worked as i had follicular tracking and produced a nice size follicule which def got released.....whether or not that would of happened without the clomid i really dont know!! i have heard that clomid can help with progesterone levels that are slightly low....i usually have spotting b4 af arrives for roughly 3 days...my fs said i may or may not get it this mth due to me using clomid....but its strange because when i said to her i was worried about the spotting and asked whether it was progesterone levels dropping far too quickly than they should...she replied aying the spotting wouldnt be the cause of that....it really confuses me!!

I see you have 5 children already...were they assisted pregnancies..sorry to ask...just interested!!

I havent had any bad side effects on the clomid....i took the pills at night as heard any side effects will be slept on during night that way.

xxx

Dancingkaty1

sorry 4got to mention that you could try vit B Complex pills??? Im going to start taking them if af arrives this mth....they help with progesterone & spotting apparently...xx

OneProudMommy

Thank you!

No this is the first time I've had to have help. I have had a few M/C in the past, but not sure why? I start Clomid 5-9 and today i'm on CD2. I really hope I don't get any side effects . I can take a little headache, hot flash, and mild cramping. I haven't tried Vit. B. I'll look into it thanks again

OneProudMommy

Also have you given Femara a thought? I've heard and read that Femara is way nicer on your body than Clomid. I'm calling my OB on Monday to see if he will re write a new script for it instead.

Crypto1976

I ovulated and got clomid prescribed. My progesterone actually went down (not sure why) but I did get a BFP second cycle of taking it. Good luck. XXXXX

Jessa

I'm not on clomid, but am on cycle #1 of femara (letrozole). I had absolutely no side effects. Like you said, I've read and been told that it's much kinder on your body than clomid. Good luck!

glitterqueen

Hi crypto
I asked my fs if I could try clomid and he said no cuz I ovulate on my own and it causes cm to dry up and wouldn't help-should I press him or trust him?? I also asked for progesterone but he said my levels were fine and I explained to him about my pms and pain from the day after I ovulate and asked if it was hoemonal and he just sain no its my age. when I explained that i had always been like this he just shrugged his shoulders and said " IVF" sooner than later and that was the end of the discussion. I am hoping it happen this month naturally then it is off to a clinic in Jan. What do you think bout the clomid?
Hope you are doing well x

Crypto1976

TBH i only got it to improve my chances of ovulating from the left as I only have one tube. I wasnt going to get a thrid cycle as my progesterone ( for whatever reason) was actually going down)

I have found drs in general dont like to be pushed on medication, so if you were keen for it maybe broach the subject one more, asking him again to confirm why he is ruling it out. You could perhaps ask if there would be a case for trying a few cycles will you wait for IVF.

I cant say for certain if the clomid caused my left side to ovulate and I guess I never will.

I was due to be sterilised on the left side in preparation for IVF in Jan, and we were told that was our best bet.

In a nutshell I would try one last discussion and trust what he says. XXX

Crypto1976

Just to clarify when you talk about clomid working, this means making you ovulate, not pregnancy, albeit that is a wonderful consequence, however Drs dont take kindly to being told its not working, if what you mean is no BFP. Take it from me!