Re: miscarriage/ clomid/ progesterone / success rates

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Sounds like true luteal defect. Try progesterone for several months, then if no success, to to clomid.

At Sat, 19 Oct 2002, sara wrote: >
>I have had a couple of miscarriages. My luteal phase is 10 days over
>several months. My doctor is doing an hsg to rule out problems with the
>uterine lining, a progesterone test on day 21, and is talking about
>starting me on Clomid next month. With my type of situation, what are
>the chances of me getting pregnant sometime this year? Are they good? I
>read that Clomid (in Taking Charge of your Fertility) can even shorten
>the luteal phase more and dry up cervical fluid. Should I turn in down
>and opt for progesterone suppositories if it turns out to be the blood
>test that comes out poor? I'm tired mentally and could use some support.
>I would love to hear some success stories or advice from doctors and
>patients. Feel free to email me sabtem4vr@aol.com.

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