Re: Clomid and Multiple Births

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About 10%

I am on 50mg now, Days 3-7 >and am wondering if my risk of a multiple pregnancy is higher with a
>higher dosage of Clomid, or if the risk is the same regardless of the
>dose.

The risk of multiples of higher order than twins increases when a dose that is higher than needed is given.

I have no ovulatory problems, but am on CLomid due to Luteal >Phase deficiency. Does this mean Clomid will produce more eggs on top
>of the egg I would produce anyway?

That is possible.

I would like to have as much >information going into this as possible, so I am prepared at all levels.

Twins is a high risk pregnancy.

>I am not sure what a high-risk pregnancy means, but we have been trying
>for 15 mos and I would hate something to happen after all this. I thank
>you in advance.
>
>--
>Christine
>

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