Clomid...?

[MilkOnTap]

I have been considering different avenues to try and assist conception - and I dont know anything about Clomid. I know the first person to ask is my doctor (which I plan on doing) but I was wanting to just get some thoughts and opinions about the drug from a few women here.

I have a history of ectopic pregnancies and am left with one tube now. I understand that Clomid encourages ovulation and for more egg follicles to mature.

My query is this - are BOTH ovaries stimulated through the use of Clomid?

[LittleBoysRock]

Hi Ally,

I havent used Clomid but am looking into it myself as I have PCOS and I am not currently ovulating at all. I want to TTC at the end of 2006.

This is what I found when I searched using google:

Ovulation Induction using Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)

Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is often the first drug used to induce ovulation in women with PCOS. It is a tablet taken for five consecutive days early in the menstrual cycle. It works on the pituitary gland by forcing it to stimulate the production of eggs. Regular ultrasounds should be done to monitor follicle growth and to help predict ovulation

Clomid is also implicated in causing ovarian cancer and should never be used for more than twelve cycles. Generally, if pregnancy has not occurred after six or seven it will not occur using Clomid and another therapy should be tried.

Clomid can be made more effective by increasing the dosage if ovulation has not occurred, or by combining Clomid with other medications. Many women with PCOS have become pregnant by taking a combination of Clomid and metformin (glucophage).

Clomid is known to make cervical mucus more hostile to sperm. This problem can be solved by combining Clomid treatment with artificial insemination with husband’s sperm.

Because it acts on the pituitary gland, Clomid can cause headaches, blurred vision and extreme mood swings. The mood swings are the most common side effect. Many women with PCOS have discussed the stress these mood swings put on their relationships. Before going on Clomid, take the time to explain to your partner that this medication will make you moody and you may be a little “difficult” for the duration of treatment.

While some would call Clomid the “Relationship Killer”, it is possible that some of the stress on your relationship is the fact that you have just entered a new phase. For most couples, taking Clomid is their first real experience of fertility treatment. It represents a failure to conceive normally, and it is a harsh reality to accept. This may also be a couple’s first ever experience of clinical sex. One of the key aspects of ovulation induction is being told when ovulation is expected. A couple will generally be instructed to have sex at least once every 48 hours until ovulation has been confirmed by blood test. Needless to say, it’s not very romantic.

I hope this helps somewhat!! :thumbsup: