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Re: Dr's Please: Clomid and follicle growth

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 May 2002 10:43:15 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 14 May 2002, Erika wrote: >
>I have had 3 early m/c's (8w, 5w, 4w3d) and was put on Clomid to
>strengthen my ovulation and progesterone levels. This is my first cycle
>of using it. I started 50mg on cd6, and now on cd12, an u/s showed 2
>follicles, one on either side that both measured 13. I was supposed to
>have had the hcg shot today, but now I have to go back in 3 days to
>re-u/s.
>
>Is this normal or abnormal? Are my follicles not growing quickly enough?
>Do I have any hope this cycle? Should my dosage be increased for next
>round?
>
>At which number should follicles ideally be and what is the ideal day to
>get there?

This is common. Clomid cycles tend to run a bit longer, with ovulation between day 14-16. The goal is a 18-20 mm follicular cyst. It is way too soon to be speculating on next month's Clomid requirement. Let's find out if this dose worked first. You still have every reason to be confident that you will ovulate on this cycle. 

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG


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