Experiences with Clomid?

Question

Please share your side effects and success stories about this drug. Also how long did it take till you concieved.

Answer 1

I have been on & off Clomid since 2000 & no luck (unless two miscarriages count). I was on it from 2000 - 2003 through my OBGYN & was not being monitored or anything. I was just told to take the pills. Then we moved to Ohio & I started seeing a RE & have been on 200 mg since May of 2005. I'm being monitored on cycle day 14 & if my eggs are bigger than 20 mm then i get a shot of Norval (this makes you ovulate within 36 hrs.). So far I have gotten pregnant twice, but miscarried both times at 7 1/2 weeks.....found out it's due to a Thyroid problem which i'm now on medication to take care of.

As far as side effects, Clomid made me very bitchy, especially toward my husband & gave me bad dizzy spells.

Answer 2

Clomid - the very name is enough to strike fear in the hearts of husbands of infertile women everywhere. Often the first line of defense when it comes to infertility medication, it is often among the worst offenders when it comes to emotional side effects. On the other hand, Clomid is a good fertility medication and doesn't require injections, which is always a plus.Clomiphene is used to induce ovulation, to correct irregular ovulation, to help increase egg production and to correct luteal phase deficiency. It is one of the selective estrogen receptor modulators that acts as an anti-estrogen and tricks the pituitary gland into producing more FSH and LH, which, in turn, stimulates the ovary into producing more eggs and follicles. Generally, Clomid follicles are larger than injectible follicles right before ovulation. Ironically, Clomid can cause hostile fertile mucous and thins the uterine lining in over 30 percent of the women who use it. The hostile mucus kills sperm, and the thin uterine can prevent implantation or cause an early miscarriage. What are the risks?
As with most ovulation-inducing drugs, there is a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation. Cysts can erupt and ovaries can be enlarged. This is rarely serious and is more common with other fertility medications. However, if you are taking this medication and have unexplained pain, call your doctor. A quick ultrasound can determine if there are any problems. This drug should not be taken if you are pregnant or have a history of liver disease. Also, you should know if there are any other complications involved before taking this drug. Case in point - I had a friend who asked her doctor for the drug. She had been trying for 5 years to get pregnant, to no avail. Stupid an irregular on his part, the doctor administered the drug to her and she didn't get pregnant. Found out later - she had blocked fallopian tubes!

Several years ago, there research findings were reported stating that Clomid increased a woman's chance of getting cervical cancer. The data associated with that study have since been found to be flawed, and many physicians discredit the researchers' conclusions. However, if you have concerns, talk to your physician about them.

The risks are minimal, it doesn't hurt to take it, it's relatively inexpensive, and overall, Clomid is a good fertility medication.

My sister was on Clomid for approximately 2 months before she became pregnant. Unfortunately, the baby separated from the umbibical cord however, Clomid was not blamed for this. Her second time around - success. Now I have a wonderful, gifted, and talented 14- year old niece.

PS I have also known this drug can provide multiple births in SOME women who have the proclivity in their genes to produce twins and triplets.

Answer 3

My sister tried to get pregnant for 18 months, with no success...she started to take clomid....I'm not sure of the side effects, but she did get pregnant, and unfortunately miscarried her first. While she was on Clomid she was also being "Zoned" (foot zoning) which she believes helped her more than the Clomid. After about 30 months of trying she finally was able to become pregnant with her now 2 year old daughter. She's beautiful, and I think those with challenges becoming pregnant make the best parents.

Sometimes a long road, but the end result is worth it. Best wishes to you :)

Answer 4

I don't, but I have another idea for you.
I wanted to respond to an answer you posted to the question "should prostitution be illegal" and I couldn't email you, so I'm postint it here. Just in the spirit of open dialogue ok?

Part of your response was:
"At one time in my life I would have said that the act of prostitution should be made legal for the same reason you mentioned, but as I have expereinced life and seen what this behavoir does to parts of my community I am all for arresting the individuals who continue to pay and prositute. If we as a society keep saying prostitutuin and similar behaviors should be legal then where will our society end up in 20 - 50 years. Half a centry ago these problems were barely on the radar during a time when our communities honored God, attended church more often and respected teachers, doctors, service persons and each other far more than we do now. Does anyone see a very sad trend here?"


That is true, to some extent. But only because it is illegal. Were it legal, it could be regulated and contained, and prostitutes would be required to take blood tests for STDS and AIDS to gain a license to work.It is the illegality of it that multiplies the sneakiness, crimes, drug use, and desperation. Ain't going away folks, never. Oldest profession you know?
Moreover, prostitution was very much there 50 years ago, 100 years ago, and so on. It wasn't under the radar by any means. For example, during the American Civil War, prositutes followed the troops to their camps.

GOOD LUCK with conceiving !

Answer 5

Years ago when my then-husband and I were trying to conceive, I was given Clomid.

I suspected, however, that I wasn't the infertile one, and found out I was right. My husband had gotten the mumps in his 20s and was sterile.

So, this isn't the answer you are looking for, but I didn't have any side effects from Clomid. It just turned out I didn't need it!!

Answer 6

i have just completed my third cycle with clomid, i am still waiting to see if it has worked this time. the only side affect i noticed with clomid is mood swings. my best friend also tried clomid and it was successful on the first time. i hope this helps. good luck!

Answer 7

I used clomid..I got pregnant after 3 cycles but had a blighted ovum (sperm and egg meet but don't grow) I had a d&c...then started trying again and was pregnant again in 3- 4 months and had a healthy baby boy

Answer 8

My side effects were hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain.

I don't have a success story for you, as we found out my tubes were a little blocked and my husband has sperm count issues. BUt I know SEVERAL women who were successful in their first 3 attempts! Good Luck!

Answer 9

I used clomid as part of my in-vitro fertilization... it worked well and I eventually delivered twins...I had no noticable side effects... good luck

Answer 10

I banged a chick who was using Clomid and I knocked her up. Her husband would have never noticed the kid wasn't his if it weren't for the fact that they're both black and I'm white.