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Re: Clomid for LPD and previous twin pregnancy
From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 19:28:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Amy wrote: >
>I've been prescribed 50 mg Clomid for a LPD problem of low post-o
>progesterone (8.7).
>
>I've previously tried prometrium to treat this problem, with no luck in
>getting pg. I'm reluctant to take Clomid as my only previous preg. was
>spontaneous identical twins, resulting in a difficult pregnancy I'd
>rather not repeat.
>
>My doctor prescribed Clomid days 3-7, but I read taking it these days
>instead of 5-9 could result in higher risk of multiples? Is this true?
>My cycles are regular, 28-29 days.

Clomid does increase teh risk of multiples. Are you sure the only reason you are having trouble conceiving is LPD? You may want to get a second opinion from a reproductive endocrinologist

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA
author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"
**this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician** ***private e-mails WILL NOT be answered***

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