This is my first month on the fertility drugs. I had to take 1- 50 mg pill on days 3-7. You're supposed to ovulate 5-10 days after the first pill. I had to go in on day 21, 22, or 23 of my cycle for a blood draw and a pelvic exam which for me was this past Thursday. The blood draw is to check hormone levels to see if the Clomid is working. If it isn't they'll up my dosage the next month. If it is, I'll continue on 50 mg for at least 3 months in a row. The pelvic exam is to make sure the Clomid isn't causing any cysts. The overall intent of Clomid is to help produce a more viable, healthy egg at ovulation. My doctor thought that I must be taking to the Clomid fairly well given my symptoms (sore breasts, constant hunger, & mood swings) but I'm pretty sure I'm going to get my period again this month. The drugs are suppose to be more effective the more months you are on them but from what I've been told they also don't want you on them for long periods of time. I plan to give the Clomid 3 months on its own. If it doesn't work I'll be ready to move on to IUI.
I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. Every since I went off the pill I have had some massive cramps myself so I can definitely understand what you're going through. We had an early Easter celebration with my family today and my nephew & niece are just getting over the stomach flu so I'm hoping DH & I don't end up with that. It seems there's always something to worry about!
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