Progesterone Level Results
Dr. Cole (My OBGYN) Called @11:25 am and said that my progesterone level was 10.76. She said that was good, but she would like to see it over 15. She said for me to call her on the first day of my next cycle and she would call me in Clomid to start on cycle day 5. She said she would start me off on the lowest dose.
Clomid ( clomiphene citrate ) was first synthesized in 1956 and introduced for clinical trials in 1960. Since then, Clomid has been widely used as a "first line" treatment to induce and regulate ovulation. Clomid is typically administered on either day's three to seven or day's five to nine of the menstrual cycle with "day one" defined as the first day of normal menstrual flow.
Clomid works at the hypothalamus, a small gland at the base of the brain. Clomid stimulates the production of gonadotropin releasing hormone ( GnRH ), which stimulates the pituitary gland to produce follicle stimulating hormone ( FSH ). FSH stimulates the development of the ovarian follicles which contain the eggs.
Clomid is taken orally and should be taken at the same time each day. The "fertile time," or the time of ovulation usually occurs five to eight days after the last Clomid tablet is taken. Sometimes Clomid is given to stimulate ovulation for intrauterine insemination, IUI, usually in combination with FSH.
The physician determines how Clomid cycles should be monitored. Early in treatment, patients usually take clomiphene for five days each month and return for a follow - up examination after three months of therapy if they do not become pregnant. Sometimes, the physician may wish to monitor the Clomid cycles more closely. A combination of ovulation predictor kits and / or ultrasounds may be used to determine the number of follicles present, their rate of growth, and to help pinpoint the time of ovulation.
Clomid has been used for many years and is considered a safe and effective medication. It does, however, have risks and occasionally there may be side - effects. Clomid side - effects can include abdominal discomfort often described as "fullness and / or soreness," hot flashes, moodiness, or visual disturbances. Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) can help with these symptoms. In a few patients, Clomid can cause enlargement of an ovary; if this occurs, a patient is advised to seek an internal examination by her physician.
Clomid is associated with a 10% incidence of multiple births, but the vast majority of these multiple births are twins. There is no increased risk of birth defects. If Clomid has not produced a pregnancy within three to six months, alternate modes of treatment should be pursued. The literature strongly supports that using Clomid beyond six months is unlikely to result in pregnancy.
http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/clomid.htm Frequently Asked Questions about Clomid 1. What is Clomid? Clomid is a fertility drug. Its chemical name is Clomiphene Citrate, and Clomid is sometimes also referred to as Serophene. These are all the same drug. It is used to treat women who have an ovulation problem by stimulating the ovaries to mature an egg. 2. What does Clomid do? Clomid works by suppressing the amount of naturally circulating estrogen and "tricks" the pituitary into producing more follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH). These natural gonadotropic hormones (FSH and LH) then stimulate the ovaries to ripen a follicle and to extrude an ovum (egg). 3. When do I take Clomid? Your physician will instruct you to take Clomid on either days 3-7 or 5-9 of your cycle, and it is usually based upon the Dr's preference and/or experience. Please follow your physician's directions carefully. 4. How much should I take? The initial recommended dosage is 50 mg but it may be increased to 100 mg (or more) until the desired response is achieved. It is important to chart while taking clomid and some doctors will recommend using Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) as well. 5. When will I ovulate? It may take time to establish an appropriate and effective dosage for each person. Once that is established, you should expect to ovulate 5-8 days after the last pill is taken. If you do not conceive in that cycle, AF will usually arrive three weeks after the last pill. 6. When should I DTD (have intercourse)? You should DTD at least every other day, beginning the third day after your last pill is taken and continuing for one week, or until a thermal shift indicates you've ovulated. 7. Are there any side effects from Clomid? Clomid can interfere with the ability of the cervical mucus glands to be stimulated by estrogen to produce fertile mucus. Only "hostile" or dry cervical mucus may develop in the days preceding ovulation. Robitussin may help to improve the cervical mucus. The most common side effects are hot flashes due to the body's hormone levels and a mild headache. The headache usually disappears once the last pill is taken, and the hot flashes once ovulation has occurred. Visual symptoms such as spots, flashes or blurry vision are less common and indicate that treatment should stop. 8. What about multiple births as a result from Clomid? Clomid is a low-level fertility drug. The chances of a multiple birth (twins) increase only by 10% while taking Clomid. 9. What about ovarian cysts? I've heard Clomid can cause them. Yes, you can get an ovarian cyst while using Clomid. An ovarian cyst will dissipate on its own, though. It is, however, necessary for your ovaries to be checked for cysts before any additional dosages of Clomid are administered. Clomid could cause an enlargement in an ovarian cyst. 10. Is Clomid associated with any congenital birth defects? The % of congenital birth defects in children conceived with the assistance of Clomid is no different than the % of congenital malformations in the general population. 11. How long will it take for me to get pregnant using Clomid? More than half the women taking Clomid will get pregnant during the first three cycles and more than 3/4 occur at the 50mg. dose. Most doctors will only prescribe Clomid for six (6) cycles. After that time, other measures may be recommended, such as IUI or IVF.
Clomid ( clomiphene citrate ) was first synthesized in 1956 and introduced for clinical trials in 1960. Since then, Clomid has been widely used as a "first line" treatment to induce and regulate ovulation. Clomid is typically administered on either day's three to seven or day's five to nine of the menstrual cycle with "day one" defined as the first day of normal menstrual flow.
Clomid works at the hypothalamus, a small gland at the base of the brain. Clomid stimulates the production of gonadotropin releasing hormone ( GnRH ), which stimulates the pituitary gland to produce follicle stimulating hormone ( FSH ). FSH stimulates the development of the ovarian follicles which contain the eggs.
Clomid is taken orally and should be taken at the same time each day. The "fertile time," or the time of ovulation usually occurs five to eight days after the last Clomid tablet is taken. Sometimes Clomid is given to stimulate ovulation for intrauterine insemination, IUI, usually in combination with FSH.
The physician determines how Clomid cycles should be monitored. Early in treatment, patients usually take clomiphene for five days each month and return for a follow - up examination after three months of therapy if they do not become pregnant. Sometimes, the physician may wish to monitor the Clomid cycles more closely. A combination of ovulation predictor kits and / or ultrasounds may be used to determine the number of follicles present, their rate of growth, and to help pinpoint the time of ovulation.
Clomid has been used for many years and is considered a safe and effective medication. It does, however, have risks and occasionally there may be side - effects. Clomid side - effects can include abdominal discomfort often described as "fullness and / or soreness," hot flashes, moodiness, or visual disturbances. Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) can help with these symptoms. In a few patients, Clomid can cause enlargement of an ovary; if this occurs, a patient is advised to seek an internal examination by her physician.
Clomid is associated with a 10% incidence of multiple births, but the vast majority of these multiple births are twins. There is no increased risk of birth defects. If Clomid has not produced a pregnancy within three to six months, alternate modes of treatment should be pursued. The literature strongly supports that using Clomid beyond six months is unlikely to result in pregnancy.
http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/clomid.htm Frequently Asked Questions about Clomid 1. What is Clomid? Clomid is a fertility drug. Its chemical name is Clomiphene Citrate, and Clomid is sometimes also referred to as Serophene. These are all the same drug. It is used to treat women who have an ovulation problem by stimulating the ovaries to mature an egg. 2. What does Clomid do? Clomid works by suppressing the amount of naturally circulating estrogen and "tricks" the pituitary into producing more follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH). These natural gonadotropic hormones (FSH and LH) then stimulate the ovaries to ripen a follicle and to extrude an ovum (egg). 3. When do I take Clomid? Your physician will instruct you to take Clomid on either days 3-7 or 5-9 of your cycle, and it is usually based upon the Dr's preference and/or experience. Please follow your physician's directions carefully. 4. How much should I take? The initial recommended dosage is 50 mg but it may be increased to 100 mg (or more) until the desired response is achieved. It is important to chart while taking clomid and some doctors will recommend using Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) as well. 5. When will I ovulate? It may take time to establish an appropriate and effective dosage for each person. Once that is established, you should expect to ovulate 5-8 days after the last pill is taken. If you do not conceive in that cycle, AF will usually arrive three weeks after the last pill. 6. When should I DTD (have intercourse)? You should DTD at least every other day, beginning the third day after your last pill is taken and continuing for one week, or until a thermal shift indicates you've ovulated. 7. Are there any side effects from Clomid? Clomid can interfere with the ability of the cervical mucus glands to be stimulated by estrogen to produce fertile mucus. Only "hostile" or dry cervical mucus may develop in the days preceding ovulation. Robitussin may help to improve the cervical mucus. The most common side effects are hot flashes due to the body's hormone levels and a mild headache. The headache usually disappears once the last pill is taken, and the hot flashes once ovulation has occurred. Visual symptoms such as spots, flashes or blurry vision are less common and indicate that treatment should stop. 8. What about multiple births as a result from Clomid? Clomid is a low-level fertility drug. The chances of a multiple birth (twins) increase only by 10% while taking Clomid. 9. What about ovarian cysts? I've heard Clomid can cause them. Yes, you can get an ovarian cyst while using Clomid. An ovarian cyst will dissipate on its own, though. It is, however, necessary for your ovaries to be checked for cysts before any additional dosages of Clomid are administered. Clomid could cause an enlargement in an ovarian cyst. 10. Is Clomid associated with any congenital birth defects? The % of congenital birth defects in children conceived with the assistance of Clomid is no different than the % of congenital malformations in the general population. 11. How long will it take for me to get pregnant using Clomid? More than half the women taking Clomid will get pregnant during the first three cycles and more than 3/4 occur at the 50mg. dose. Most doctors will only prescribe Clomid for six (6) cycles. After that time, other measures may be recommended, such as IUI or IVF.
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