Clomid Question

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Registered: 07-14-2003
Clomid Question
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Sun, 09-14-2003 - 12:39pm
This is my first cycle starting clomid. I remember my ob saying something about if AF stops Sunday (CD 4) to start clomid today, otherwise start Monday (CD 5). Does anyone know? I am not sure if it matters or not. I am spotting dark brown (sorry tmi) still, but am not sure whether or not to start. Please help!

Meliss

TTC# 1, CC1, Month 6 TTC, but only C4

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Registered: 07-09-2003
In reply to: lisserb1
Sun, 09-14-2003 - 1:56pm
It's common to get some days of spotting at the tail end of AF. I think by your doctor's instructions you would still wait until tomorrow to start...

However, it probably wouldn't hurt to start taking the Clomid today (CD4-8). My doc originally told me to take my Clomid on CD5-9; I decided I wanted to take the pills at night (just in case I got any side effects), so instead I take the pills before I go to bed on CD4-8. I spoke with my doctor before I did that my first cycle, and he did not have any issues with it.

Good luck to you!

Tami

TTC#1 since 8/02

CC2 CD12

Go Packers!

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: lisserb1
Sun, 09-14-2003 - 3:15pm
My dr. prescribed me to take Clomid on days 3-7, to get me to O earlier in my cycle. In my opinion, I would start today since it's just spotting. I heard that the earlier you start it the better. It should be fine either way!

Sarah
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Registered: 07-08-2003
In reply to: lisserb1
Sun, 09-14-2003 - 5:43pm
Hey Meliss~

Good to see you! Looks like AF finally found you, hey. I'm sorry about that, but glad you have a plan. I don't know anything about Clomid, so I don't have any advice. I'm also on C4, AF found me yesterday. Hopefully this cycle ends in a BFP! There are a group of us on C4 right now, trying to come up with a name. Wanna join us? I'm on CD2, so I will be in hosting AF for at least another couple of days.

Hoping Clomid works for you! Good Luck.

Melissa TTC#1, C4, CD2

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Registered: 07-14-2003
In reply to: lisserb1
Sun, 09-14-2003 - 5:58pm
Hey lisserb- hadn't seen ya in awhile! I got diagnosed with polycystic ovaries last week and told I probably wasn't o'ing, so my ob went ahead and started me on 100 mg of clomid! We will see. Hope I have some follicles on the 24th to induce ovulation! Thanks for everyone's replies. Anyone experience reall y bad side effects- I just want to be prepared!

Meliss
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Registered: 06-14-2003
In reply to: lisserb1
Sun, 09-14-2003 - 6:21pm
Hi Meliss!AF has nothing to do with Clomid.Usually Dr's. give you Clomid either CD3-7 or CD4-8 or CD5-9.It depends on length of your Cycle and quality of the egg.

It's better to start earlier and it's better to take it before bed time.

Good Luck!

Tatiana TTC#1 for 4 years(6 Clomid cycles 2 years ago,3 Clomid/IUI (failed) cycles 2 month ago)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: lisserb1
Sun, 09-14-2003 - 6:59pm
My RE told me to wait until my first real day of AF and count that as cycle day 1 and if it came after 5pm that was the next day would be my first day. My OB was not stricked about saying I could start cd4-5 and nothing about counting real AF. HTH!!