WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Am I being put on Clomid too soon?

Re: Am I being put on Clomid too soon?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Jan 1998 00:48:55 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 10 Jan 1998, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>My husband and I have been trying to get preg. for some time now with
>no luck. My periods have always been very regular but the past 6 mos. I
>have had about 4 consecutive days of spotting prior to starting my
>period. The days of spotting are also accompanied by period like
>symptoms..cramps..etc. My regular period lasts for 6 days.
>
>My ob/gyn has done blood work which was normal. An u.s. revealed
>several small cysts on both ovaries. My next appt. he has mentioned
>starting me on clomid. My concern is that other tests should be done
>first. What about checking progesterone? luteal phase defect? Can you
>suggest any important questions that I should ask him?

I don't ascribe to this method without a demonstarated problem but there are those that do it with success, whether placebo or real is debatable.

>Also one more question. Could a thyroid defect cause these symptoms?

Possible.

>Is
>the initial blood test accurate for thyroid? (I have had it and it was
>neg) My mother and maternal grandmother both have a hx of
>hypothyroidism.
>
>Many thanks.

Not sure what you mean by "initial test". A T3RU, T4 and most importantly TSH should be done.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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