WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Chlomid (sp?)

Chlomid (sp?)

From: Holly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Jun 1997 11:32:57 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Holly: "Oops-typo last message"
Previous message: Joanne: "Re: another HRT question"
Next in thread: Kelly: "Re: Chlomid (sp?)"
Reply: Kelly: "Re: Chlomid (sp?)"

Hi All -

I'm hoping you can give me some info. to pass on. I feel like I'm in the middle of a BIG mess. Let me try to give you a quick history.

The other day I was talking with a woman who I've taught in several child care classes. She had no trouble getting pregnant with her first child, but tried for 4 years with the second. I finally talked her into getting a second opinion from my doctor who after several tests did laparoscopy (I think) and discovered both tubes were blocked. He cleared them as best he could and reviewed how to chart her cycles, etc. (She ovulates like clockwork).

Anyway, after trying for so long, she is very impatient and wants to go on chlomid NOW. The M.D. said no for now, as he thinks she might be able to conceive now by charting (she hasn't even tried charting since the lap). Well, it turns out her sister was on Chlomid when trying to get pregnant and has some left (about 6 months old). You guessed it, she has opted to use her sister's chlomid with the attitude of "I just want to get pregnant." While I don't know how she feels, I can empathize with her, as I saw my own sister struggle with infertility for 7 yrs. before getting pregnant.

When my sister took chlomid, however, I think I remember the doctor doing bloodwork from time to time to make sure the dosage was high. I also think my sister was still charting and the doasage was changed from time to time depending on - I don't know what.

I can't ask my doctor about it. Being a smart man, it wouldn't take him long to figure out who I'm talking about since I referred her to him. I am also VERY worried about this woman taking this without the doc's knowledge or advice. I've tried giving her the talk about honest communication with her doctor. Right now she is just in too much pain from wanting a baby.

Can anyone give me any medical reasons why she shouldn't do this, so I can try to point out the risks to her. I am just trying to find a way to get her to tell the doctor.

I also feel like I've put a GREAT doctor in a tough spot, since I referred her to him. The worst of it is - I know the M.D. wouldn't "yell and scream". She is afraid he won't want to be her M.D. He is very understanding and would take the time to educate her and work with her. Infertility is one of his special interests.

Maybe I'm wrong and there isn't a risk. Any thoughts would be appreciated. This has really got me down, worried and concerned.

Sorry to ramble - Thanks for any help!

Holly -

Next message: Holly: "Oops-typo last message"
Previous message: Joanne: "Re: another HRT question"
Next in thread: Kelly: "Re: Chlomid (sp?)"
Reply: Kelly: "Re: Chlomid (sp?)"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: