2007-01-01 14:59:11 · 8 answers · asked by s f 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Clomid can cause headaches, hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, tenderness in your abdomen, sore nipples, ovarian cysts, sleeplessness, funny taste in your mouth, hostile cervical mucous, vaginal dryness, yeast infections,
If you are taking clomid for ovulation, I would HIGHLY reccomend using Preseed. It's a sperm friendly lubricant (in fact the ONLY sperm friendly lubricant) and it will help with vaginal dryness and help the sperm travel through hostile cervical mucous. You can purchase this at
http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/pre-seed.html
I bought it from there.
Also- I would reccomed the Clomid Support Group on WebMD.com. You can post any questions you have and they are there for you for support. That board has some really great women on it. WebMD also has great infertility treatment support groups.
2007-01-01 15:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took clomid several years ago because I was having trouble getting pregnant. I didn't have any side effects other that I had twins!
2007-01-02 07:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got done with my second dose and they weren't that bad:
Mood Issues
Fertility medications and hormones in general are often blamed for the foul mood of any woman of childbearing age
Headaches
Headaches are a problem also associated with hormones.
Multiple Pregnancy (Twins, Triplets, etc.)
The multiple pregnancy rate associated with the use of Clomid and its companions is about 10%. Talk to your practitioner to find out what your personal risks are, because these may not all be related to the medication.
Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are annoying, but also a part of the hormone game. You may experience them at any time during therapy but many women find they strike often at night. Cool showers, fans and sleeping in the nude (also good for getting pregnant) can all help you maintain a sense of calm during this period.
Ovarian Enlargement
Ovarian enlargement or hyperstimulation is possible with this medication. This is why your doctor will follow you and watch you for signs of hyperstimulation. It is fairly uncommon but one of the main reasons that good follow up and screening are needed when using medication to induce or increase ovarian function.
Hostile Mucous
Hostile cervical mucous can prevent pregnancy. Your doctor may screen you or ask that you watch your signs of ovulation via your cervical mucous. Some physicians may prescribe aids for issues with cervical mucous, but you should not self-medicate.
2007-01-01 15:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by nicsgirlus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was taking Clomid, I got really bad headaches, that was about all...The one major affect of it is, multiple children...Taking Clomid you have about a 60% chance of having twins or more. :}
2007-01-01 15:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Irish Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on it. I get headaches while taking it and hot flashes. Both ease up after the last dose. During ovulation I get hostile CM. I never know by CM when I am ovulating I have to rely on the OPK. I did get pregnant after my third cycle but that ended in a MC. Since then I am on my second cycle and will know in a few days if I am pregnant.
2007-01-01 16:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by Angela R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dr. said the only side effect is multiple pregnancy....
some-one above said it raises your chance of having twins to 60%.....that is wrong......a "normal" pregnancy, you have about a 1% chance of twins....a "clomid" pregnancy you have about a 10%
good luck
2007-01-01 21:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been on it for 3months and I have had headaches from hell, hot flashes and mood swings from hell!! Good luck!
2007-01-01 15:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard of that
maybe you get a cloudy head
2007-01-01 15:00:39 · answer #8 · answered by imjustmessinround 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋