[KDD]

I know that I could just Google this, but I have you ladies to ask instead.

Under what circumstances will a Dr. prescribe Clomid?
Do you have to start it on a specific cycle day?

The reason I'm asking is I have a Dr. appt on Tues (CD 7). I do ovulate regularly so I won't know if she will prescribe anything or not, and if she did, would I be out of luck for this cycle already?

Thanks!

[Soape]

Yes clomid is given for five consequtive days early in the cycle. I've seen it prescribed CD 2-6, 3-7, and 5-9. I receive it because I don't ovulate on my own. I have seen them prescribe it for those that do ovulate on their own though just to increase the chances. I hope that the appointment goes well!!!

[Ash]

I do ovulate and have it prescribed because I ovulate really late. I take it CD 3-7. Good luck at your appointment.

[MommaLee]

My doctor will not prescribe fertility meds without being monitored. The reason she will not is because if you have another issue such as an unresolved follicle, cyst, etc.....the fertility meds can just make it worse. All doctors are different though.

Personally, if you are able to be monitored for a cycle, I think it is really beneficial. This is only my second cycle, but I've learned so much from it and I have a better understanding of how my body is working.

[~*Jackie*~]

The ladies have pretty much covered it (I took it because I wasn't ovulating every month on my own and I took it cds 3-7). Can't wait to hear how your appointment goes!

[KDD]

At this point I'm ready to skip ahead and go straight to injectables I will for sure update you all on Tuesday when I get home.

[snsgirl336]

Just throwing in my 2 cents... I'm starting it this week (CD6-10 per my Dr's orders) and I'll be monitored while on it. I O regularly and consistently on my own, so this is just to bring on a "super O" and then we'll trigger with HCG.

I'll be thinking of you when you have your appointment!!! Good luck!

[SavaAngel]

I have had it 4-8 and 5-9 and I get it because of PCOS and later ovulation (though it doesn't make me ovulate any earlier).

[~Lynda~]

i've used it 2-6, 3-7 - and have had much success with it!! I O all the time, but we take it early in the cycle so there are more eggs that pop than only one. Dr. says it's more chance for fertilization. I've never seen it taken on cycle day 6 like cris is doing, but i know dr's try different things. As far as fertility meds not being monitored, I have been on a low dosage of clomid and my dr. told me that my body would indicate if something was up, due to the clomid. like lee ann said, all dr's are different. good luck with your appt.