PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: Late ovulation after clomid

Re: Late ovulation after clomid

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 11:28:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 7 Mar 2001, Meg wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I am very irregular and my cycle will range between 28-40 days.This
>month, I was prescribed with 100mg Clomid during my cycle days 3-9. On
>cycle day 11, I went to see my doctor and had done the ultrasound to
>check follicles. The doctor told me that I am supposed to ovulate
>within 3-4 days. I have used the OPK tests to check my ovulation and up
>until now, the cycle day 15, the test is still negative.
>
>My questionsare

>a) would it be possible that I will ovulate later than doctor's
>estimate? If so, how long will it take for people who are prescribed
>with clomid to ovulate?

**Clomid typically causes ovulation to be a little later-usually around day 17.

>b) Is it possible that the OPK test is not reliable?

**It isn't just possible, it is likely. OPK's suck and are notoriously inaccurate.

>c) What is your suggestion for me?

Patience for this cycle... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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