Anyone had this? Any personal or professional advice please?

We're trying for a baby with out any luck. Had a HSG examination on 3 Sept and blead for 4 days after that til the 7th Sept. Saw gynae one the 7th who prescribed clomid. Now 18 days into my cycle and have a very light period. not enough to use tampons only very light. Is this my peroid or not? this is now the second day. I am supposed to take clomid tonight if it is any halp please????Anyone had this? Any personal or professional advice please?
bleeding after an HSG is normal and nothing to be worried about unless it is extremely heavy. You are experiencing spotting most likely and not having your period. Continue to take the clomid as prescribed by your RE and mention your concerns on your next visit. Are you using a predictor kit with the clomid to detect ovulation or are they monitoring development via ultrasound? If this is your first month of clomid, then I wouldn't get too excited.Anyone had this? Any personal or professional advice please?
Clomid is a fertility medication that is used to induce ovulation. Known as clomiphene citrate, the drug is sold under the brand names Clomid and Serophene, and is available throughout the United Kingdom. Specifically, Clomid works to stimulate a woman鈥檚 ovaries to mature an increased number of follicles every month. Because Clomid increases the number of mature follicles in the ovaries, the drug also increases the likelihood of ovulation and pregnancy.





Clomid works by acting on a number of different receptors in the body that regulate hormone production and release. In particular, Clomid works to increase the amount of three hormones involved in the ovulation process, including:








gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)


luteinizing hormone (LH)


follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)





Clomid essentially tricks the body into believing that it has lowered levels of estrogen. As a result, the brain begins to secrete increased levels of GnRH, which, in turn, stimulates the release of FSH and LH. These hormones then trigger the ovaries to begin to mature more follicles.





Taking Clomid





Clomid is taken orally on specific days of your menstrual cycle. Depending upon your fertility clinic, you may be asked to take Clomid on Days 3-7 of your cycle, or Days 5-9 of your cycle. Dosages usually begin at 50 mg. Most women continue on this dosage for a cycle or two. If there is no improvement in ovulation, the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 200 mg per day.


Clomid is normally taken for a maximum of six cycles, after which use will be discontinued if it proves ineffective and another type of infertility treatment will be recommended. Occasionally, Clomid will be combined with additional hormonal medications.





Potential Clomid Side Effects





Generally, Clomid side effects are mild and not particularly troublesome. However, at higher doses you may experience:








mood swings


nausea and vomiting


breast tenderness


headache


fatigue





30% of women using Clomid also experience changes in their cervical mucous. Cervical mucous can then become hostile to sperm, making conception difficult.





Clomid Success Rates





Clomid is generally a very effective drug for most women suffering from ovulatory dysfunction. In fact, between 70% and 90% of women taking Clomid begin to ovulate within the first three cycles. Additionally, 40% of couples become pregnant during the first three cycles. It is important to be aware that there is a 5% to 10% chance of multiple pregnancy (especially twin pregnancy) when taking Clomid. Speak to your fertility specialist if you are concerned about multiple pregnancy.











PLEASE ALWAYS DISSCUSS ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR TRAINED MEDICAL ADVISOR!!