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Clomid questions

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deleted_user
I start my first treatment of Clomid tomorrow and I am wondering if anyone can help me with some questions:
The clear blue ovualation kit says you can't use it with some fertility treatments, is Clomid one of them?
Will the best time to try and conceive be on day 21 or before? I am very confused.
I have a bad fear of being sick (god help me if I do get pregnant and morning sickness!!) has anyone been sick on Clomid.

I would really appreciate anyone's help x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I will do the best I can to help you.
1.As for the ovulation kit, I used them on Clomid and they accurately detected my ovulation. Some conditions like PCOS can cause them not to work right.
2. You want to use the OPK's to find your LH surge. I took Clomid CD 5-9 and started using OPK's on CD 12. Your surge can happen anytime after that and usually before CD 21 so you want to test.
3. I got really sick on my second cycle of Clomid. I had a UTI and got a cold. I got a BFN, but not because I was sick. However, because of the UTI, I had a hard time with my OPK's because I was always going to the bathroom!
The biggest problem I had with Clomid was the side effects from it. I had headaches, nausea, and moodiness. Just be prepared!

I hope this helps some.
melissaw27
melissaw27
I just finished my 4th cycle of Clomid. I have taken anywhere from 50-200mg on days 3-7 of my cycle. I have pcos so that opk's didn't work for me. My doc told me that typically we ovulate on day 12-18 of cycle, however, I tend to ovulate later in my cycle. It is very hard to say when you do unless you have regular periods. Some women are like clocks, me, not so much! Clomid was bad the first 2 cycles. I didn't get sick, but I did have some side effects. I had bad cramps, moodiness and major hot sweats (night mostly). Most women complain of those types of side effects. Clomid is a good step! baby dust to you!!!
HopefullySomeDay
HopefullySomeDay
I took clomid for one cycle on days 3-7 and I was lucky, I reallt didn't have any side effects. I could tell that I was a bit more crabby but since I was looking for it I was able to keep myself in check. Other than that there were no side effects for me.

My Dr. told me to use an OPK when on the clomid so we would know exactly when to do my IUI. He also did ultrasounds. He did warn me that clomid can make you ovulate at a different than normal time if you are pretty regular. It really didn't change me that way either. Good luck and I hope it works well for you!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I took clomid and I wasn't sick. I did get a little cranky and had a few headaches but that was it. Good LUck
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