Guide to Clomid
Your doctor will generally start you on the smallest dose (50mg). They will then want to do a day 21 blood test to confirm ovulation has occurred. If ovulation did not occur, they will then discuss increasing your dosage to 100mg or 150mg. With higher doses, your side effects will increase.
If you have been diagnosed with PCOS or insulin resistance, studies have shown that Clomid has a better chance of success if taken in conjunction with Metformin. If you fail to ovulate on Clomid, your doctor may add hormone injections to your fertility therapy.
Clomid is not just a drug taken by females. Your doctor may prescribe Clomid to your partner if he suffers from a hormone imbalance.
Side effects
-Visual Symptoms. Clomid may cause blurred vision as well as other visual side effects.
-Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Enlargement of the ovaries. OHSS can also be accompanied with abdominal bloating, nausea, weight gain, diarrhea and vomiting. If you think you might be experiencing OHSS, contact your care provider immediately as OHSS can cause your ovaries to rupture.
-Abdominal Pain and back pain. Clomid can cause slight swelling of the ovaries causing abdominal pain. It can also wrap around to your back causing lower back pain. If you experience intense abdominal pain, contact your care provider as this is a possible indication of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
-Multiple pregnancies. Approximately 10% of clomid pregnancies will result in multiples.
-Hot Flashes.
-Breast Pain.
-Headaches.
-Mood Swings.
-Vaginal Dryness. Since Clomid works to block estrogen receptors, there can be a decrease in cervical fluid and an increase in hostile cervical mucus. Some doctors may recommend that you take medicine such as Robitussin or Mucinex to help break up the mucus that you do have. Make sure the only active ingredient is guafinisen. Your doctor may prescribe an estrogen supplement to take to increase your cervical mucus.
The side effects of Clomid are similar to those of early pregnancy so it can be easy to get your hopes up if you are monitoring your symptoms. Do not get discouraged if you fail to achieve pregnancy your first cycle.
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- Clomid is prescribed to female patients to induce ovulation in those wanting to conceive.
- It is taken days 3-7 or days 5-9 of your cycle depending on your doctor's preference and experience.
- Your doctor may prescribe Clomid to your partner if he suffers from a hormone imbalance.