Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Jen, I was on clomid for 4 months. I don't have the answers to all of your questions and can give you my personal experience. I am UU, with two functioning ovaries, but always seem to ovulate from my left side or my bad side. On clomid I did ovulate on both sides and had follicles on each. Unfortunately, I had every side effect imaginable for clomid and it was creating a dry, unhospitable environment for fertilization to take place. I definately believe there is a reason to try clomid, without using IUI. Clomid is great for people who need a little help. Plus most DR want to progress in stages and clomid is the first stage. No reason to move on to something that is even more invasive if there is no need to. Many people have had positive experiences with clomid. Wish you the best of luck. UU, PCOS ttc 3 years a few questions....?? Hi Ladies-- I have a few questions about Clomid--for those of you who have experience with it--my husband and I just talked about it, and we may try it at some point during the next few months. -Is the concensus that the chance of twins is about 8-10% these days? Does that depend on how many eggs are released, IUI is used, etc.? -Does Clomid work for people who already ovulate? I believe I do ovulate regularly, but I only have one tube, so I only have a decent chance (or whatever chance) of conceiving in certain months. Leading to my next question.... -does Clomid cause ovulation on both sides? Or just one? -Is there any point of trying Clomid without IUI?---if we are thinking we will only use this medication for 3-4 cycles? Is it best to maximize our chances with IUI? Even if there are no sperm or cervical mucus problems as far as we know? -Why is Clomid good for a short luteal phase? I guess it's because it would cause one to ovulate earlier, thus lengthening the luteal phase....but why is this important/helpful? Anything else important you think I should know? Thanks- Jen, 36 Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ Share files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ es/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Jen, I was on clomid for 4 months. I don't have the answers to all of your questions and can give you my personal experience. I am UU, with two functioning ovaries, but always seem to ovulate from my left side or my bad side. On clomid I did ovulate on both sides and had follicles on each. Unfortunately, I had every side effect imaginable for clomid and it was creating a dry, unhospitable environment for fertilization to take place. I definately believe there is a reason to try clomid, without using IUI. Clomid is great for people who need a little help. Plus most DR want to progress in stages and clomid is the first stage. No reason to move on to something that is even more invasive if there is no need to. Many people have had positive experiences with clomid. Wish you the best of luck. UU, PCOS ttc 3 years a few questions....?? Hi Ladies-- I have a few questions about Clomid--for those of you who have experience with it--my husband and I just talked about it, and we may try it at some point during the next few months. -Is the concensus that the chance of twins is about 8-10% these days? Does that depend on how many eggs are released, IUI is used, etc.? -Does Clomid work for people who already ovulate? I believe I do ovulate regularly, but I only have one tube, so I only have a decent chance (or whatever chance) of conceiving in certain months. Leading to my next question.... -does Clomid cause ovulation on both sides? Or just one? -Is there any point of trying Clomid without IUI?---if we are thinking we will only use this medication for 3-4 cycles? Is it best to maximize our chances with IUI? Even if there are no sperm or cervical mucus problems as far as we know? -Why is Clomid good for a short luteal phase? I guess it's because it would cause one to ovulate earlier, thus lengthening the luteal phase....but why is this important/helpful? Anything else important you think I should know? Thanks- Jen, 36 Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ Share files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ es/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Jen, I was on clomid for 4 months. I don't have the answers to all of your questions and can give you my personal experience. I am UU, with two functioning ovaries, but always seem to ovulate from my left side or my bad side. On clomid I did ovulate on both sides and had follicles on each. Unfortunately, I had every side effect imaginable for clomid and it was creating a dry, unhospitable environment for fertilization to take place. I definately believe there is a reason to try clomid, without using IUI. Clomid is great for people who need a little help. Plus most DR want to progress in stages and clomid is the first stage. No reason to move on to something that is even more invasive if there is no need to. Many people have had positive experiences with clomid. Wish you the best of luck. UU, PCOS ttc 3 years a few questions....?? Hi Ladies-- I have a few questions about Clomid--for those of you who have experience with it--my husband and I just talked about it, and we may try it at some point during the next few months. -Is the concensus that the chance of twins is about 8-10% these days? Does that depend on how many eggs are released, IUI is used, etc.? -Does Clomid work for people who already ovulate? I believe I do ovulate regularly, but I only have one tube, so I only have a decent chance (or whatever chance) of conceiving in certain months. Leading to my next question.... -does Clomid cause ovulation on both sides? Or just one? -Is there any point of trying Clomid without IUI?---if we are thinking we will only use this medication for 3-4 cycles? Is it best to maximize our chances with IUI? Even if there are no sperm or cervical mucus problems as far as we know? -Why is Clomid good for a short luteal phase? I guess it's because it would cause one to ovulate earlier, thus lengthening the luteal phase....but why is this important/helpful? Anything else important you think I should know? Thanks- Jen, 36 Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ Share files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ es/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Hi - Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I am grateful. I am glad to hear that Clomid may help me develop follicles on both sides. I am going to ask my RE about it this month- -March 6th--and see what he thinks about our next step. I just feel I want to be a bit more aggressive, but not too much if it isn't necessary. So we'll see---thanks again. Take care and good luck to you. Jen -- In MullerianAnomalies , " Springstead " <rprobst@s...> wrote: > Jen, > > I was on clomid for 4 months. I don't have the answers to all of your questions and can give you my personal experience. > I am UU, with two functioning ovaries, but always seem to ovulate from my left side or my bad side. On clomid I did ovulate on both sides and had follicles on each. Unfortunately, I had every side effect imaginable for clomid and it was creating a dry, unhospitable environment for fertilization to take place. I definately believe there is a reason to try clomid, without using IUI. Clomid is great for people who need a little help. Plus most DR want to progress in stages and clomid is the first stage. No reason to move on to something that is even more invasive if there is no need to. > > Many people have had positive experiences with clomid. Wish you the best of luck. > > > UU, PCOS > ttc 3 years > a few questions....?? > > > Hi Ladies-- > > I have a few questions about Clomid--for those of you who have > experience with it--my husband and I just talked about it, and we > may try it at some point during the next few months. > > -Is the concensus that the chance of twins is about 8-10% these > days? Does that depend on how many eggs are released, IUI is used, > etc.? > > -Does Clomid work for people who already ovulate? I believe I do > ovulate regularly, but I only have one tube, so I only have a decent > chance (or whatever chance) of conceiving in certain months. Leading > to my next question.... > > -does Clomid cause ovulation on both sides? Or just one? > > -Is there any point of trying Clomid without IUI?---if we are > thinking we will only use this medication for 3-4 cycles? Is it best > to maximize our chances with IUI? Even if there are no sperm or > cervical mucus problems as far as we know? > > -Why is Clomid good for a short luteal phase? I guess it's because > it would cause one to ovulate earlier, thus lengthening the luteal > phase....but why is this important/helpful? > > Anything else important you think I should know? > > Thanks- > > Jen, 36 > > > > Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ > > Share files: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ > > The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: > http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ > > > > es/ > > The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: > http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Hi - Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I am grateful. I am glad to hear that Clomid may help me develop follicles on both sides. I am going to ask my RE about it this month- -March 6th--and see what he thinks about our next step. I just feel I want to be a bit more aggressive, but not too much if it isn't necessary. So we'll see---thanks again. Take care and good luck to you. Jen -- In MullerianAnomalies , " Springstead " <rprobst@s...> wrote: > Jen, > > I was on clomid for 4 months. I don't have the answers to all of your questions and can give you my personal experience. > I am UU, with two functioning ovaries, but always seem to ovulate from my left side or my bad side. On clomid I did ovulate on both sides and had follicles on each. Unfortunately, I had every side effect imaginable for clomid and it was creating a dry, unhospitable environment for fertilization to take place. I definately believe there is a reason to try clomid, without using IUI. Clomid is great for people who need a little help. Plus most DR want to progress in stages and clomid is the first stage. No reason to move on to something that is even more invasive if there is no need to. > > Many people have had positive experiences with clomid. Wish you the best of luck. > > > UU, PCOS > ttc 3 years > a few questions....?? > > > Hi Ladies-- > > I have a few questions about Clomid--for those of you who have > experience with it--my husband and I just talked about it, and we > may try it at some point during the next few months. > > -Is the concensus that the chance of twins is about 8-10% these > days? Does that depend on how many eggs are released, IUI is used, > etc.? > > -Does Clomid work for people who already ovulate? I believe I do > ovulate regularly, but I only have one tube, so I only have a decent > chance (or whatever chance) of conceiving in certain months. Leading > to my next question.... > > -does Clomid cause ovulation on both sides? Or just one? > > -Is there any point of trying Clomid without IUI?---if we are > thinking we will only use this medication for 3-4 cycles? Is it best > to maximize our chances with IUI? Even if there are no sperm or > cervical mucus problems as far as we know? > > -Why is Clomid good for a short luteal phase? I guess it's because > it would cause one to ovulate earlier, thus lengthening the luteal > phase....but why is this important/helpful? > > Anything else important you think I should know? > > Thanks- > > Jen, 36 > > > > Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ > > Share files: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ > > The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: > http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ > > > > es/ > > The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: > http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Hi Jen, I have been on both clomid (pre-resection) & tamoxifen (post- resection), and am currently getting u/s monitoring while taking tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is similiar to clomid, but less side effects - it's supposed to help increase your uterine lining (clomid can decrease it) & help the quality of your cervical mucus. I wasn't monitored on the clomid, so I can't really compare the two physically, but I do know that the tamoxifen has made my uterine lining look great; however it has caused me to have less cervical mucus (clomid was worse), but at this point my RE is not too concerned about that. Also, emotionally I had a much harder time on clomid; tamoxifen has not been bad at all; I just get occasional hot flashes! I have heard of another similar drug but can't remember the name of it at the moment... In response to your questions: Yes, the chance of twins is about 8-10%, and that will depend on how many eggs you release & whether they are both fertilized. In my experience, I have developed only 1-2 eggs ready for release each cycle. U/S monitoring will show whether you develop mature follicles in one or both sides; depending on how your body responds to the meds, you may only develop one or perhaps 2-3. IUI increases your chances of getting pregnant b/c of the timing & b/c the best sperm get special transport to exactly where they're supposed to be. Yes, clomid works for people who already ovulate, just gives you kind of an extra boost. It helps you have a regular cycle, and since you may release 2 eggs instead of one, it gives you better chances of getting pregnant. I know women who've gotten pregnant just on Clomid, without IUI. If there are no sperm problems, if you've been able to get pregnant previously, etc you may want to try just the medication. If you are wanting to increase your chances of getting pregnant & want to try for IUI sooner & can afford it, then you certainly can bypass just the meds. It's really your preference. Clomid (or tamoxifen) is good for a short luteal phase b/c it also increases your progesterone. I have low progesterone & a short luteal phase. The meds have not raised my progesterone levels enough, so I also take progesterone suppositories for the latter part of my cycle. When your progesterone level drops, your period starts. If you don't have enough progesterone, it's more difficult for the embryo to implant & your cycle can start too soon, thus causing an early miscarriage if you were pregnant that cycle. If I can help with any other questions, please let me know... Best wishes, Sandy, 32 SU resected 3/04 still ttc#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Sandy, I believe the alternate medication that people have been using instead of clomid is called Femera??? I got overstimulated on the injectionsm, but had a bad response to the clomid. This month the doctor is going to start me out on the Femera for a couple days until a couple good follicles are around a 12 then continue with the injections so I do have a total of 53 like last time. UU, PCOS ttc 3 years Re: a few questions....?? Hi Jen, I have been on both clomid (pre-resection) & tamoxifen (post- resection), and am currently getting u/s monitoring while taking tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is similiar to clomid, but less side effects - it's supposed to help increase your uterine lining (clomid can decrease it) & help the quality of your cervical mucus. I wasn't monitored on the clomid, so I can't really compare the two physically, but I do know that the tamoxifen has made my uterine lining look great; however it has caused me to have less cervical mucus (clomid was worse), but at this point my RE is not too concerned about that. Also, emotionally I had a much harder time on clomid; tamoxifen has not been bad at all; I just get occasional hot flashes! I have heard of another similar drug but can't remember the name of it at the moment... In response to your questions: Yes, the chance of twins is about 8-10%, and that will depend on how many eggs you release & whether they are both fertilized. In my experience, I have developed only 1-2 eggs ready for release each cycle. U/S monitoring will show whether you develop mature follicles in one or both sides; depending on how your body responds to the meds, you may only develop one or perhaps 2-3. IUI increases your chances of getting pregnant b/c of the timing & b/c the best sperm get special transport to exactly where they're supposed to be. Yes, clomid works for people who already ovulate, just gives you kind of an extra boost. It helps you have a regular cycle, and since you may release 2 eggs instead of one, it gives you better chances of getting pregnant. I know women who've gotten pregnant just on Clomid, without IUI. If there are no sperm problems, if you've been able to get pregnant previously, etc you may want to try just the medication. If you are wanting to increase your chances of getting pregnant & want to try for IUI sooner & can afford it, then you certainly can bypass just the meds. It's really your preference. Clomid (or tamoxifen) is good for a short luteal phase b/c it also increases your progesterone. I have low progesterone & a short luteal phase. The meds have not raised my progesterone levels enough, so I also take progesterone suppositories for the latter part of my cycle. When your progesterone level drops, your period starts. If you don't have enough progesterone, it's more difficult for the embryo to implant & your cycle can start too soon, thus causing an early miscarriage if you were pregnant that cycle. If I can help with any other questions, please let me know... Best wishes, Sandy, 32 SU resected 3/04 still ttc#1 Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ Share files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ es/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Sandy, I believe the alternate medication that people have been using instead of clomid is called Femera??? I got overstimulated on the injectionsm, but had a bad response to the clomid. This month the doctor is going to start me out on the Femera for a couple days until a couple good follicles are around a 12 then continue with the injections so I do have a total of 53 like last time. UU, PCOS ttc 3 years Re: a few questions....?? Hi Jen, I have been on both clomid (pre-resection) & tamoxifen (post- resection), and am currently getting u/s monitoring while taking tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is similiar to clomid, but less side effects - it's supposed to help increase your uterine lining (clomid can decrease it) & help the quality of your cervical mucus. I wasn't monitored on the clomid, so I can't really compare the two physically, but I do know that the tamoxifen has made my uterine lining look great; however it has caused me to have less cervical mucus (clomid was worse), but at this point my RE is not too concerned about that. Also, emotionally I had a much harder time on clomid; tamoxifen has not been bad at all; I just get occasional hot flashes! I have heard of another similar drug but can't remember the name of it at the moment... In response to your questions: Yes, the chance of twins is about 8-10%, and that will depend on how many eggs you release & whether they are both fertilized. In my experience, I have developed only 1-2 eggs ready for release each cycle. U/S monitoring will show whether you develop mature follicles in one or both sides; depending on how your body responds to the meds, you may only develop one or perhaps 2-3. IUI increases your chances of getting pregnant b/c of the timing & b/c the best sperm get special transport to exactly where they're supposed to be. Yes, clomid works for people who already ovulate, just gives you kind of an extra boost. It helps you have a regular cycle, and since you may release 2 eggs instead of one, it gives you better chances of getting pregnant. I know women who've gotten pregnant just on Clomid, without IUI. If there are no sperm problems, if you've been able to get pregnant previously, etc you may want to try just the medication. If you are wanting to increase your chances of getting pregnant & want to try for IUI sooner & can afford it, then you certainly can bypass just the meds. It's really your preference. Clomid (or tamoxifen) is good for a short luteal phase b/c it also increases your progesterone. I have low progesterone & a short luteal phase. The meds have not raised my progesterone levels enough, so I also take progesterone suppositories for the latter part of my cycle. When your progesterone level drops, your period starts. If you don't have enough progesterone, it's more difficult for the embryo to implant & your cycle can start too soon, thus causing an early miscarriage if you were pregnant that cycle. If I can help with any other questions, please let me know... Best wishes, Sandy, 32 SU resected 3/04 still ttc#1 Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ Share files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ es/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Sandy, I believe the alternate medication that people have been using instead of clomid is called Femera??? I got overstimulated on the injectionsm, but had a bad response to the clomid. This month the doctor is going to start me out on the Femera for a couple days until a couple good follicles are around a 12 then continue with the injections so I do have a total of 53 like last time. UU, PCOS ttc 3 years Re: a few questions....?? Hi Jen, I have been on both clomid (pre-resection) & tamoxifen (post- resection), and am currently getting u/s monitoring while taking tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is similiar to clomid, but less side effects - it's supposed to help increase your uterine lining (clomid can decrease it) & help the quality of your cervical mucus. I wasn't monitored on the clomid, so I can't really compare the two physically, but I do know that the tamoxifen has made my uterine lining look great; however it has caused me to have less cervical mucus (clomid was worse), but at this point my RE is not too concerned about that. Also, emotionally I had a much harder time on clomid; tamoxifen has not been bad at all; I just get occasional hot flashes! I have heard of another similar drug but can't remember the name of it at the moment... In response to your questions: Yes, the chance of twins is about 8-10%, and that will depend on how many eggs you release & whether they are both fertilized. In my experience, I have developed only 1-2 eggs ready for release each cycle. U/S monitoring will show whether you develop mature follicles in one or both sides; depending on how your body responds to the meds, you may only develop one or perhaps 2-3. IUI increases your chances of getting pregnant b/c of the timing & b/c the best sperm get special transport to exactly where they're supposed to be. Yes, clomid works for people who already ovulate, just gives you kind of an extra boost. It helps you have a regular cycle, and since you may release 2 eggs instead of one, it gives you better chances of getting pregnant. I know women who've gotten pregnant just on Clomid, without IUI. If there are no sperm problems, if you've been able to get pregnant previously, etc you may want to try just the medication. If you are wanting to increase your chances of getting pregnant & want to try for IUI sooner & can afford it, then you certainly can bypass just the meds. It's really your preference. Clomid (or tamoxifen) is good for a short luteal phase b/c it also increases your progesterone. I have low progesterone & a short luteal phase. The meds have not raised my progesterone levels enough, so I also take progesterone suppositories for the latter part of my cycle. When your progesterone level drops, your period starts. If you don't have enough progesterone, it's more difficult for the embryo to implant & your cycle can start too soon, thus causing an early miscarriage if you were pregnant that cycle. If I can help with any other questions, please let me know... Best wishes, Sandy, 32 SU resected 3/04 still ttc#1 Share bookmarks: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/links/ Share files: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies/files/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ es/ The Congenital Uterine Anomalies Home Page: http://www.wegrokit.com/uterineanomalies/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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