Re: To Clomid or not to Clomid... kinda long
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 13:28:03 +0000
Sonnett:
You normally take Clomid on days 5-9 of your menstrual
cycle.
Clomid is not normally used to "bring on" a period.
No wonder you don't like this doctor; he sounds like an
idiot.
YOU, however, are wonderful!!
How was the job-hunting trip for hubby?
Glad you're back!
Donna in Utah
> Just got back from the gyn for my annual this afternoon and I'm
> irritated... I normally do not feel that much pain from a pap, nor do I
> bleed so much! I saw a new doctor (one in a medical group of 5; I have
> seen the other 4 and adore each one of them, they are fabulous!) and I
> don't trust him much. He didn't pay any attention to my file or even my
> medical sheet I filled out when I arrived, he didn't know anything about
> my history etc.
>
> So I asked for a refill of my prometrium, since I haven't had a period
> since April. He told me that bcp's work much better for bringing on
> periods. I told him no bcp's, just the prometrium thankyou. He said
> okay, he'd give me something to start my period. He handed me a
> prescription and walked out. I looked - it is a script for Clomid.
>
> Now I guess sure, technically, if you DO ovulate on the Clomid it would
> induce a period. That or a pregnancy! Soooooo I am trying to think what
> to do. I asked the pharmacist when I got it filled and she was
> confused. I called my dad (who has been a pharmacist or pharmacy
> manager for over 25 years now) and asked him, he said that was a stupid
> way of bringing on a period. I kind of agree. But finally having some
> Clomid brings back all the desires I have shoved away after 3 years of
> TTC and even a failed adoption. I think I want to try it. I have
> Provera at home. I could induce a period and then take the Clomid and
> see what happens.
>
> I need some dosing info though, from those who have taken it: I have a
> 5-day run of Provera, then maybe 5 days after that to start my cycle
> right? Then, when do I take the Clomid? I have 10 pills and instructions
> to take 2 a day for 5 days. Which days are best? This is a one shot
> deal, and we're not really fully into the whole TTC thing again, but I'd
> desperately like to know if it worked for me. And who knows, we may
> even just get lucky....
>
> --
> email always welcome: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
>
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