ask: Should I take Clomiphene citrate (generic for: Clomid50 mg) to get conceive.
Usually my menstrual cycles are 32-35 days. Last two cycles 35 days and 34days.
That’s before really it was long break that means almost 60 days(this the first time) after I got my period on Dec 30.so I was worried and visited one GYN on Dec 30thevening time(but I got bleeding Dec 30 morning) .
GYN told me everything was normal and she suggest me to take medicine clomid 50mg if I have plan to conceive.
BT I did not take it bcz this first time in Feb i was start trying for baby. But unfortunately I am not pregnant, I got again period today march11.
Now I am confused what to do. Should I take the medicine clomid to conceive easily?
Or will I try more months without clomid. Bcz this the first month I was start trying.or without this medicine i will not get pregnant.
or if i take this medicine it will effect on anything.should i take this medicine?
plz help me.
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Hi Sonia,
I want to first explain that Clomiphene is used to induce ovulation (egg production) in women who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish to become pregnant (infertility). Your gynecologist ordered this drug for you. It is a fertility drug. Has your doctor told you that you have an infertility problem, that you cannot conceive without the aid of a fertility drug?
Clomiphene comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 5 days, beginning on or about day 5 of the cycle. To help you remember to take clomiphene, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take clomiphene exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Are you concerned about side effects of this drug?
Clomiphene may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away
flushing (feeling of warmth)
upset stomach
vomiting
breast discomfort
headache
abnormal vaginal bleeding
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
blurred vision
visual spots or flashes
double vision
stomach or lower stomach pain
stomach swelling
weight gain
shortness of breath
Long-term use of clomiphene may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Clomiphene should not be used for more than about six cycles. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.
March 11, 2011 - 6:26pmThis Comment
Thanks a lot.
No she did not tell me that i have fertility problem.actually i don't know that.she just asked me " r u trying for baby". i told her that i did not try but i have plan to try.then she suggest me u can use this medicine to get conceive easily.i don't know i can get pregnant without this medicine or can not.
bt i am confused.i have almost menstrual cycles 32-35 days.i am just start trying for baby.how come i know i have fertility problem?or if i don't have any fertility problem then i can take this medicine or i should not take.
actually i don't have any health insurance.so i paid doctor visit my self. i am really so confused what to do? i should go again.that time i don't understand this matter thats why i did not ask her anything.
can u give me suggestion what to do? i am feeling so frustration
March 11, 2011 - 7:19pmHi Sonia,
March 14, 2011 - 4:51pmI understand that, without health insurance, health care and doctor's visits can be very expensive and a financial strain. I want to be able to give you the best guidance.
If I understand you correctly, it is only recently that you have tried to get pregnant. Also, has the doctor, who you visited and who advised you to take Clomid, ever done any tests to prove that you have a infertility problem?
I would suggest that you try to conceive naturally, without taking Clomid. If, after 6 months, you are still unable to conceive, then visit the doctor to rule out an infertility problem.
Is there a free or low cost clinic near where you live? This can be an affordable alternative for care and a second opinion.
hi..i took clomiphene citrate an it didnt work..he didnt even check me to prescribe me it..just kus i told him i been trying for 5 years and no baby..i got my period agian so i called gyn and told him what else can he do..and he prescribed me them again...and here i im taking them..well c what happens..
July 2, 2011 - 11:37amHi,
July 4, 2011 - 4:59pmMay I ask where you live? Because, here in the United States, I cannot imagine a physician would prescribe a medication without first examining the patient.
Hello Maryann, I have a question as well about fertility medications. I have been battling endo for about 7 years now. It has just recently gotten to the point where I was getting the Lu pron injections. My Gyno told me that I could try fertility medications or have a hysterectomy. I am wanting to try the pills before I make such a dramatic decision being only 26 with one son. Do you think that the pills could help me at all?
July 30, 2011 - 12:32pmHi,
August 1, 2011 - 4:16pmI can understand that you want to explore all options before deciding to have a hysterectomy. Forgive me, but I am trying to understand your situation with the information that you have given. Lupron is used to treat the symptoms of endometriosis. Is your gynecologist recommending fertility medications to help you conceive? Infertility is a consequence of endometriosis. I don't understand why a hysterectomy is being recommended by your doctor. Have you been told why this surgery is recommended?