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In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.

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wewantbabe 10/26/2007

Okay ladies, here is my question. I was on clomid for three years and they bumped up my doses to double. But then I went off of it because the doc said we needed to clean me out, so I went off and had my period for THREE months straight! (no this is not a joke) I ended up in the hospital with SEVERE anemia and my levels went from a 34 to a 6. Luckily I went in when I did or else I would be dead. So my question... has anyone had any success from taking clomid? Or was anyone on anything else while taking clomid that made it successful??

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Have you tried Femara? It's similar to Clomid but without most of the icky side effects.

That said, yes, I have taken clomid and yes, it made me O but no, I didn't get pg. =(

In addition to the Clomid I took Prometrium and Estradiol. I hope that helps!

wewantbabe 10/26/2007

I haven't tried Femara... has it made you sick at all? My family told me that they could tell when I was on clomid cycles because I was a royal witch. FUN STUFF! I don't remember being that way, but I'm sure my family hated it.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Haha, my family told me the same thing!!!!!! Too funny.

As far as Femara, I took it once (and am about to start it again) and had ZERO side effects...DH was so happy about that!

wewantbabe 10/26/2007

My insurance is really crappy and picky about what it pays for. If I had the money I would do all sorts of things. I will have to talk to the RE about Femara. I live in a small town and EVERYONE knows your business, so whenever someone gets PG it is like they talk about it, but not around me because they know that I haven't been able to get PG... YET!!!

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Oh gosh, not cool. If it makes you feel better, we WERENT telling anyone....but my mother decided to send a church wide prayer request for us to 2500 people, yes 2500!!! So now I get their pity every single Sunday....makes me sick.

My insurance didnt cover Clomid BUT it does cover Femara because its primary use is to treat breast cancer. I also think it is one of the $4 rx's at Walmart if that helps!

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wewantbabe 10/26/2007

I will talk to my RE about Femara at my next appointment. And if it is any consolation, the people in my ward I have known almost my whole life. So they all know too! Sheesh!

deleted_user 10/26/2007

LOL, good luck! Let me know what happens!

deleted_user 10/26/2007

I took clomid and femera for two IUIs (male factor infertility). Tons of side effects on clomid, including thining of lining. Femera I had no side effects, but I only produced on follicle. Good luck!

deleted_user 10/26/2007

I took 2 rounds of clomid (50mg) and have a BFP. Im about 4 weeks now. Everything is good so far

deleted_user 10/27/2007

I tried Clomid by itself for multiple months without success. When I was at my RE, I was on 150 mg of Clomid and 500 mg of Metformin along with a shot of Ovidrel the second month when I did my first IUI and am now 10 1/2 weeks pg with twins.

I did not have any bad side effects with Clomid. I have heard of a lot of people who did and switched to Femara. Good luck!

wewantbabe 10/29/2007

OMG!! good luck with the twins!!

wewantbabe 10/29/2007

Thanks everyone for your input. I guess I just need to talk to my RE and see if it is a good idea for me to start back up on clomid cycles. However, I am 4 weeks late and I don't dare take a test. It will come out negative, so I don't even want to try. But alas... thanks for your comments. It makes me a little more positive!! Good luck to those who are trying to concieve and to those who are already PG, you make me want to keep trying.

deleted_user 10/30/2007

Oh my gosh, take a test, take a test. Like, get in the car and get one and take it in the Target bathroom kind of test!! :):). Four weeks late? I would totally take the test!

P.S. Tried Clomid for 10 cycles and no luck, but now on Femara and so far no luck but no nasty side affects or thinning of my mucus like the Clomid did. Highly recommend Femara compared to Clomid.

Good luck!

deleted_user 10/31/2007

I took two rounds of clomid (50mg) and we are now 14.5 weeks pregnant! It was awful...I can horrible side effects and had almost given up. I would insist that your doctor do a 21 day progesterone level check to make sure you are on the right dose. Too often I think doctors increase the dose b/c the patient doesn't get pregnant but if you are ovulating at a particular dose then the clomid is doing it's job and increasing it will not "make it work better" so my doctor told me. Good luck!

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