Re: Fw: Questions on Clomid/HCG
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 02 Oct 2000 13:20:28 -0400
I am very fortunate to have very good health insurance, my drugs and doctor visits, lab tests, and radiology visits are all covered. I also have a very good employer who is flexible with my time and allows me to make up time for my appointments.
I also use an over the counter ovulation test "Clear Plan Easy, Ovulation Predictor Kit". It indicates the 3 best days to have intercourse by reading your LH levels. It's not guaranteed, and there is a chance of a false reading because of the clomid. I was able to get pregnant 2x on clomid using these tests. One box contains 5 ovulation tests which is usually enough for one cycle, depending on the length of your cycle. It also contains 1 pregnancy test that you can use on the 1st day of your missed period, in the chance that you are "late". They are a bit expensive, I purchase mine at Rite Aide who seems to have them on sale a lot, and there are often coupons in the box for your next purchase.
Good luck, hope this helps.
Kathleen Palumbo
1719 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12205
PH: 518.464.2884, ext 102
FX: 518.464.2887
kpalumbo@bajangroup.com
>>> "Lisa Joseph" <LJoseph@assl.com> 10/02 12:32 PM >>>
Are there any other way to assure ovulation is taking place other than
visiting a doctor.I can see that those visits could be very hard on your
pocket.
>----- Original Message -----
From: Kathy <anonymous@obgyn.net>
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Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: Questions on Clomid/HCG
> My doctor tells me not to give up until my next period starts. It is not
uncommon to ovulate late in your cycle using clomid. I have experienced the
same thing on 100 mg, but by day 16 I had a mature egg. The other thing
you should probably know is that clomid has some residual effect meaning
that it lingers in your system. So if it isn't working yet it may
eventually take off! My doctor also monitors me closely with a day 12 u/s,
if no maturing folicals he does another u/s at day 16, then another
ultrasound @ day 21 to look for over stimulation.
>
> I didn't ovulate for 3 cycles @ 50 mg, so my doctor increased to 100mg
last month. Last month I ovulated and this month the u/s showed no mature
egg at 12 or 16 days, but my doctor said it was still possible to ovulate
late.
>
> Do you use any ovulation tests?
>
> Kathy
>
> >>> Betsy <anonymous@medispecialty.com> 10/02 12:01 PM >>>
> Hello! I have been reading these boards for years and have really
> learned a lot from everyone. Thank you so much to everyone. This is my
> first time writing though. I'm 32, have known that I had PCOS for 3
> years, and am on my third cycle with Clomid. This is the first cycle
> with a fertility specialist, so it is actually being monitored, versus
> my OB/GYN giving me the prescription and no follow up. Today is day 13
> and I took 150mg of Clomid on days 3 - 7. I went in this morning for an
> ultrasound and they saw only one follicle at 12.7 mm and two others at
> 8mm, so I am going to go back in on Friday for another U/S. I asked the
> nurse if this is normal that by Day 13 I would not have bigger follicles
> and she said something about this being common with low doses of Clomid.
> When I mentioned that I was taking 150 mg, she really didn't have an
> answer then. I just want to know if anyone else has had this experience
> and had larger follicles much later in the cycle.
>
> What's "normal"? Is there such a thing? If none of the follicles are big
> enough by now, should I start thinking ahead to the next cycle? 150 mg
> of Clomid was the max amount my Doctor wanted to try with me. I did not
> ovulate on 50 mg, and did not ovulate on 100 mg. Have any of you had
> any success with greater doses of Clomid? What is the highest any of you
> have gone? Do higher doses increase the chance of ovarian
> hyperstimulation?
>
> I know I have asked a lot of questions, but I really thank you so much
> for any input or help you can provide.
>
> Betsy
>
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