| Key to ratings for clomid: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 4 | Age 45 & TTC | Nausea, dizzy, fatigue, headaches, and recurring yeast infections. | Seems to have a cumulative effect. First month took 150 mg, 5 follicles but none were right size. Second month 150 mg, 3 very good follicles. We'll see if this works because I am feeling much worse this month. Very tired, headaches, and another yeast infection! I am ovulating though, and this month the follicles were all perfect. | F | 45 | 2 months | 5/28/2008 | 1 | Fertility Testing | I lost my mind- no kidding. Worst experience of my life. | It was a test to see if my estrogen levels were acceptable for IVF at age 45, pushing my reproductive system to the limit, 100mgs a day for 5 days. The doctor and the package insert and all available information said there should be no side effect. The nurse said maybe I'd be a little emotional, cry at TV commercials. This was gross understatement. I completely lost control of my emotions and my mind. I horrific thought would enter my mind and I could not turn away from it. I had a meltdown just sitting in the salon- no reason. Their continued denials sent me to a psychiatrist who also knew nothing about these effects. Only once I was accepted into IVF program and met their psychologist, she told me about the "Branch Clomidians"- (reference to the Branch Davidians, a bit of humor) and how often this drug melts women's minds. It took about 3 months for the effects to completely wear off. As I helped a friend with breast cancer (unrelated) and faced my own cancer scare | F | 45 | 5 days | 3/12/2009 | 1 | infertility | Absolutely horrible side effects, severe arrhytmia that landed ne in the emergency room. Dizziness and episodes of severe arrhythmia continued for several years with the worst first year. Gradually improved only on the fifth year. | I took this drug for three menstual cycles, first two times for 7 days, third time -- 10 days. DO NOT TAKE, there are better drugs for infertility! | F | 45 | 7/2/2009 | 5 | pregnancy | no side-effects at all. | Reading all these negative comments on this page, I got very concerned about taking Clomid but I am on day 3rd now and no side effect whatsoever! | F | 43 | 5 days | 11/17/2009 | 3 | not ovulating | bloating, weight gain, depression, feeling lost, SEVERE cramping. headache, mood swings big time! dark urine, metallic taste in mouth. did i say mood swings? LOL seriously its worth it if i get pregnant. took 100 mg days 3-7 | On cd 28 still no period, negative pregnancy test, but spoke to ob/gy who said period not due to day 30. anyway dont know if this is worth the risk yet | F | 42 | 5 days | 8/10/2006 | 1 | Infertility | Prescribed by my GP (PCP) in the UK some 12 years ago - do I ever remember the side-effects - hourly hot-flashes, moodiness, headaches and nausea - but the life changing side-effect was an alarming 40lb weight gain in the 3 cycles (months) of being on the drug. I put up with the side effects because they were listed on the side of the packet, was told they would cease after the treatment and (of course) I always hoped that the end would justify the means. Then we moved house and I never saw the original doctor again. | Why am I commenting so many years years later? a) Clomid didn't work b) it changed my metabolism forever and I am now a full 60lb overweight c) I have yet to fully get over the emotional damage this drug caused. Question - has anyone else experienced such uncontrolled weight gain - I have tried every official and unofficial diet. What works to reverse drug side-effect weight gain? What part of my metabolism / hormones / thyroid could it have affected? | F | 42 | 3 months | 2/13/2009 | 3 | fertility challenges/endometriosis | Metallic taste in mouth. First night sweat ever last night. FATIGUE!! Irritability. | Not sure how this will turn out, but I remain optimistic...we have a daughter (3) who was conceived naturally and in no time (2nd month we were married!:) I tried many natural means for the last 2 years and so I have finally resigned to man-made intervention! I am on 100mg from day 3 to day 7 combined with IUI at the clinic. This is our second round. I will remain hopeful..that it results in a successful pregancy...and that the long-term side effects of the drug are not significant. | F | 41 | 2 months | 5/23/2008 | 3 | infertility | Horrible headaches, some nausea, extreme fatigue, dizziness and spaciness during morning classes (I teach). | I'm 41, had one miscarriage last summer (without clomid), and did not get pregnant since, so 8 months later am trying clomid for the first time. Saliva test indicates ovulation, but it's only day 11 of my cycle so do not know results yet. | F | 41 | 5 days | 4/10/2005 | 3 | Not ovulating | Headaches, dizziness, insomnia | The side effects didn't show up until about five days after the last dose. Third month of 100mg and not pregnant. | F | 41 | 7/21/2007 | 3 | Assist fertility over 40 | Just exaggerated my normal symptoms. I had much more painful ovulation. I've had raging headaches several days before my period, some nausea and sore breasts. | I had 3 folicles the first time, only 2 the second. Will probably try injectables next round, on the recommendation of my doctor. I'm willing to endure lots of discomfort in order to conceive our second child at this age. Conceived naturally in 5 months at age 38. Overall, not too bad. You feel worse during the stressful times, ovulation and IUI, and then that awful waiting time just before your period or pregnancy. I've been trying to see if anyone else has these raging headaches before getting your period. I've heard the drop in progesterone causes it, so I take my monthly headache as a foreboding sign. So not happy, and I feel crappy. Don't want to take medicine in case I am pregnant, so I suffer through it. Don't know whether it is psychological or not, but I've felt like I've had pregnancy symptoms each month we've tried. I've felt nauseous, headachey, sore nipples. But when I look back at my first pregnancy, I had none of that, so I guess I need to interpret these symptoms as clomid symptoms and not pregnancy. Hope this helps someone - good luck everyone! Hate the stress, but a baby is worth it! | F | 41 | 2 months | 6/25/2009 | 2 | infertility | hot flashes, headaches, major mittelschmerz, weight gain, swollen hands/feet. no pregnancy after 4 months of clomid. | I am taking and herbal detox to flush this crap out of my system. I'll try IVF before I go on clomid again! | F | 41 | 4/23/2006 | 2 | fertility | Started taking clomid Jan 31, 2007 (50 mg). cd 5-9. Very first day of taking it had headache, blurred vision, terrible mood swings - not patient with my two children 8y rs and 3 yrs - didn't know why until I read this web site and I'm darn glad I did because I felt terrible yelling at them, but didn't know why, now I know it was the clomid! Had horrible horrrible cramping and bloating, weepiness, depression, hot flashes, nausea, insomnia, bloating - EVERYTHING! I've been tested and my Dr. said all my levels are fine, have reg cd and O. Don't know why I'm not getting pregnant other than my age. I'm very healthy and fit (thankgoodness, I added sprints/running to my workout routine this week just to get this stuff to flush out of my system.) I thought all the symptoms would stop once I stopped taking clomid (I've only taken it one cycle) but still have the bad cramps and nausea. I'm on cd 19 and I really doubt this stuff worked for me. I'll be shocked if it did - but won't be taking it | I really want to congratulate all those who stuck it out on clomid and/or got pregnant! You are really lucky. Please be careful to all the rest of you ladies who take this drug like candy. I've read some sites where some take it without their dr. supervision. I am not certain this drug is safe - it can increase uterine cancer and cysts. Just be careful. | F | 41 | 5 days | 2/14/2007 | 1 | infertility | very harsh mood swings, weepy and angry; 4 months after going off clomid, had a very large cyst possibly due to it. | F | 41 | 10 days | 4/18/2005 | 4 | increase chances of pregnancy at 40 | I didn't have many side effects (day 3-8 100 Mg) that I recall at the time. It did work to stimulate more mature eggs (4!) and I had IUI about 10 days ago. I am now feeling very bloated and have to urine more so I don't know if that is the side effects of the Clomid due to my uterine lining being thicker, or signs of pregnancy - we shall see. This is my 1st Clomid Cycle. | F | 40 | 30 days | 2/13/2007 | 3 | trying to conceive | This is my 2nd cycle on 100mg and last night I wanted to scratch my legs off. I washed my feet and legs, slathered them in cream, then hydrocortisone cream and covered with socks, but still itched like crazy into the night. Finally took 2 benedryl and this morning things are ok. I hope I get pregnant so that I don't have to have any more itchy leg syndrome!!! | 1st cycle I definitely ovulated (based on u/s and progestrone), but didn't get pg. Hoping for more luck this time. | F | 40 | 5 days | 3/31/2008 | 1 | Anovulation | Extreme mood swings,hot flashes, optical migraines | I was left to deal with no pregnancy and further fertility treatment being put on hold because of cysts caused by the Clomid. | F | 40 | 3 months | 9/3/2007 | 4 | secondary tcc | 1st metalic taste in mouth; then fatigue and bloating; next weight gain and frequent urination; PMS-type mood swings and sweat/chill and skin breakouts. All in all a total downer, except that going on it the first time (age 36) got us our ds! | if you're symptomatic ask your dr about splittin pills and taking only 25mg. 150mg seems like way too much, even for egg donor--hope she's getting compensation, hope we're all getting pg soon! | F | 39 | 5 days | 10/17/2007 | 3 | Clomid Challenge Test | I started having hot flashes on day 5 of taking Clomid, which was my last day of 100MG for 5 days. It has continued for 4 days now. The hot flashes are wild. The come on very quickly and last for 10-15 minutes. I had a few emotional "episodes" that I can only credit Clomid for since they are so out of character for me. | F | 39 | 5 days | 2/15/2008 | 3 | PCOS | Fatigue, hot flashes and bloating. Also a strange metalic taste in my mouth. On 4th cycle at 150mg, I had some vision issues that happened on day 3 - something that I could describe as light flashes. My doctor said to see an opthamologist and that it had nothing to do with me taking clomid. ??? | If acupuncture could do what the clomid is doing, then I'd be off it in a second. | F | 39 | 4 months | 11/3/2006 | 2 | infertility | I took 50 mg of Clomid from day 5 to 9 of my cycle. The first day I experienced bad cramps, mild nausea and a slight headache. My period, which lasts 8 days, stopped for 24 hours. I continued to take Clomid from day 6 thru 9 without further problems. However, I experienced severe ovulation pains, painful urination and abdomen sensitivity to touch and light pressure. Clomid did not increase the amount of eggs/follicles. I ovulated like I normally would without it. I have discontinued to take it, choosing IUI without medication. | Clomid is not for everyone. In my case, I only had negative effects and none of the positive ones. Hopefully IUI without it will work still. | F | 39 | 5 days | 1/4/2007 | 5 | Iregular ovulation | Not many side effects just a heavy sluggish fealing.The consultant did not mention the side effects to me or the possible birth defects to baby. | We already had a gorgeous 3 year old. We decided to have another baby nothing happened. After 2 1/2 yrs trying we were ref to a Fertility consultant and conceived after one course of clomid. Very sadly our little girl was stillborn at 29 weeks. I did not have any tests during pregnancy and found out she had Downs Syndrome after she was born.As far as I am aware chromosone deffects are a possible side effect but we will never know if this was the cause. When we get past the loss of our daughter and are ready to try again I would still use Clomid again if I dont conceive naturally after few months. | F | 38 | 5 days | 2/24/2009 | 4 | To induce ovulation | A slight constant headache.I also sleep like a rock.I wouldn't go as far as to say "hot Flashes", but I would say pretty consistantly warm. | F | 38 | 5 days | 4/12/2006 | 4 | Fertility | I've had no negative side effects. | After reading so many horror stories about the side effects of Clomid, I decided to still take the medication and I'm glad I did! I'm on my first cycle, days 3-7, 50mg and I've felt great. My attitude is still great, I'm not getting emotional over everything, which I've been known to do on other medications like Yaz and medications simular to that. Thats why I was really hesitant to take Clomid due to the fact I have a history of horrific emotional effects from other medications. I hope this helps others, and I hope it helps us conceive!! | F | 38 | 4 days | 5/3/2009 | 3 | Unexplained infertility | Very itchy/dry skin starting around day 12. Acne breakout worse than when I was a teenager around ovulation. Delayed ovulation v. non-Clomid cycles (I'm usually like clock work - Day 14-15). Terrible nausea starting Day 24. | Was on Clomid Days 3-7. Produced two follicles, but only one was the right size. Had to have HCG shot to induce ovulation. | F | 38 | 5 days | 5/6/2009 | 3 | Unknown Fertility | This is my first dose of Clomid (5-9)and day 1- I had most of the symptoms severe migraine, nausea, hot flashes & bloating. | We have been trying to get pregnant only 6 months and my cycles are very irregular hence the clomid. It has been 3 days since my last day 9 pill so we are hoping that this works....we want to have a baby very much! | F | 38 | 5 days | 10/23/2009 | 3 | unexplained infertility | I was given 50mg days 2-6,Extreme swelling of abdomen in mid cycle(I LOOKED 4 MONTHS PREGNANT)couldn't walk, sleep properly and was sofa bound for a week. I ovulate on my own so wouldn't recommend this drug unless you don't ovulate.I didn't become pregnant. | F | 38 | 1 months | 10/12/2009 | 3 | Age factor | My goodness! This was my first time taking clomid and I didn't feel anything until after the cycle. Firstly there was intermittent cramping. This has been happening for a little over a week. The other major, major thing, is this weight gain!! Aaaahhh!!! What is this all about? Not a good thing. Anyway, my period is supposd to come next week, hopefully it doesn't :) Only God knows. | F | 38 | 5 days | 8/7/2009 | 3 | pcos/age | nausea/vomiting, cramping, hot flashes/nite sweats, breast tenderness, decreased apatite, diarhea, back aches, insomnia, vivid dreams, bloating and very uncomfortable ovulation | I conceived my first child after trying for 11 years, without any help. Now I'm 38 with PCOS and want to have another child. Doctor decided to put me on clomid 50mg, so far the side effects stink! I'm so glad to find this site and no that I'm not losing my mind. I also take metformin for PCOS I don't no if this effects clomid in anyway or not. | F | 38 | 5 days | 9/25/2009 | 2 | Unexplained Infertility | It made me very sleepy. I took it in the middle of the day and I was asleep 20 minutes later. I have also experienced severe bloating and weight gain. | The weight gain has been the hardest side effect to deal with. I have tried very hard to keep my body in shape so I can have a happy healthy pregnancy and baby......now, the very thing that could get me that baby is making me fat. I have taken 100mg of Clomid for 1 cycle with no pregnancy. I am about to start my second cycle also at 100mg. I'm looking forward to it working this time but not the extra 5 lbs it will give me. | F | 38 | 1 months | 9/11/2008 | 2 | infertility/artificial insemination | headaches, hot flashes, shortened my periods | No complaints about the shortened periods. :) Went from 7 days duration to 2-1/2 to 3 days. The headaches were manageable and the hot flashes only happened the 4th cycle. Unfortunately I used it for 4 cycles and did not get pregnant. | F | 38 | 4 months | 5/13/2009 | 2 | ovulation | night sweats, extreme fatigue, increased hunger, moodiness and short temper | This is only my second round at 50mg. Based on others' comments, I am nervous of having to increase dosage if I am this affected already. Hopefully I will not have to - on second day of clomid and hoping it works! | F | 38 | 2 months | 6/8/2009 | 2 | anovulatory | I am already a migraine sufferer. Clomid made the migraines worse to the point that sometimes I could not stand up. Nausea and cramping also side effects as well as mood swings. Was told by my doctor there are no side effects. | Depression has also been a problem but could be due to the migraines. Frequent migraines can bring on depression for me. Prior to the Clomid, my migraines were under control. | F | 38 | 3 months | 11/15/2005 | 2 | to get pregnant | started on 100mg first month no side effects apart from my period was very dried up almost like paste and bad odour. second month just past on 200mg no problems during five days of taking clomid but severe breast pain especially nipples and lower uterus pain which has now been there for 18 days so severe to day that I had to kneel on floor and get my husband to run me a cold bath to help with pain. five hours later there is still a muscular type pain but not nearly as severe. I have also found myself emotional and that taking clomid is interfering with everyday activities. | F | 38 | 5 days | 11/22/2008 | 2 | Unexplained infertility | Took two cycles only. Side effects got progressively worse with each cycle: Nausea, hot flashes, sweating, cramping, abdominal pain, ovulatory pain, chills, muscle, teeth, and bone aches, some irritability/ moodiness; bloating, shortened AF (1st month 4 days, 2nd month only 3 days)--so I assume my uterine lining was thin. | Still bloated, nauseous and crampy, even after stopping treatment. | F | 38 | 5 days | 12/6/2007 | 4 | low egg count | bad headaches, extremely nausous and at times got sick, tired, dizziness, insomnia, basically feel awful even 5 days after I stopped taking it. | My first round of clomid I had minimal side effects and ovulted great. My progesterone level 9 dpo was 57, although I did not get pregnant. I just finished my second round of clomid 100mg 3-7 and I feel horrible. The side effects were much worse the second round than the first ... ugh! Not sure if I can do a round 3 if I don't get pregnant this time. Keeping my fingers crossed, as this is HORRIBLE stuff. | F | 37 | 2 months | 8/18/2007 | 4 | Trying to get Preg | I find it so hard to stay awake, I fall asleep wake up for a few hours and fall back asleep. I am moody, and my husband is ready for this to be over. I have been depressed alot this month and I have never felt this way before. Normally I am so happy and let things just roll off my back. Now everything gets to me, be it good bad or other. I am on my 5th month with one month left to take clomid. I am hoping it works this time!! | I think this is a great way to get preg. Even though I have had a lot of side effects I would do it again. | F | 37 | 5 months | 6/3/2008 | 4 | PCOS TTC | squeasy feeling, felt alot more cold in hands & feet, feet sweating a lot more (nothing major) | i read all comments here to be mentally prepared for the worst. i guess that helps & i dont experience anything bad at all. perhaps because i combined metformin+clomid, and dont experience any major side effects or hunger pangs. | F | 37 | 5 days | 2/4/2009 | 3 | unexplained infertility | headaches, emotional wreck and irritable | Took 100mg everyday for days 5 - 9 of my cycle; followed by 10 day hormone check and on day 12 Ultrasound to check ovaries. Hopefully next week I am in getting IUI and will be pregnant (God Willing) | F | 37 | 5 days | 12/4/2008 | 3 | Infertility | Hot flashes, excruciating painful ovulation, VERY moody and irritable, bloating, cramps, hungry all the time, overall fatigue. Similar to PMS, but worse with bad headaches and pain in my ovaries. | 3rd cycle on 50 mg clomid, this time with HCG trigger. Not pregnant yet, but has made me produce nice big eggs right at days 13/14. Dr. prescibed me Tylenol 3 for the pain wich has helped this month. | F | 37 | 3 months | 9/12/2007 | 3 | Been trying 1 yr to get pregnant | HOT FLASHES- I sleep in the nude w/ no covers and still sweat, this is my 2nd round, today I am on day 5 and my headache is unbelievable, I did a google search for Clomid + Headache and got here. I took 2 advil and the pain is still immense. Mood swings- 1 minute I am crying my eyes out, next madder than hell, and weight gain, I have been so hungry. I did ovulate on day 14 last month but did not get pregnant. I am 37, if it does not work this month - no way am I doing it again. I'll move onto injection's and IUI | F | 37 | 2 months | 11/2/2007 | 3 | Not Getting Preg/IUI & Clomid | Nausa, Severe Headaches, Tired, Mood Swings, Depression, No Sleep, Hot Flashes. Second time in 2 years, no success. | My headaches started on day 2 of treatment ( I have taken 2 Cycles this year). My side effects left after two weeks. Then the day before my period and the day of were the worst. All of my side effects hit me in those two days. I could not even work it was so severe. Please be careful when taking this drug. There seems to be a common connection with side effects and age. All of us in our mid to late 30's seem to be having issues. He wants to put me on Letrozole, which I found out is what they give Breast Cancer Patients. No thank you. This is not natural. I will try acupunture and herbs, I will feel a lot more like myself. | F | 37 | 2 months | 9/27/2007 | 2 | TTC | Update of an update - I dont experience major side effects apart from feeling alot colder in both hands & feet. | I was on 100mg clomid day 5-9 and went in for sono but my doc said it didnt work out & put me on another 100mg day 12-16, in 1 cycle. I read Clomid is supposed to be taken 5 days in a cycle but I was put on 2 x 5 days in a cycle/month. Hope i dont get ill coz of this strange dosage? | F | 37 | 9 days | 2/9/2009 | 2 | TTC | Update of an update of an update *lol* - Nothing major, just felt colder which is actually better in this cold winter! I felt happier & alot more energetic while being on Clomid :) | I wrote that I was put on 2 Clomid cycle in a month as my follies werent actually growing well. Was on CD3-7 & now CD12-16. I read that in rare cases, some patients were put on this arrangement, reason being the 2nd round in a month were needed to 'spank' the follies to 'wake up'. Today is my CD16 and will go for another sono Monday. Will update more later :) | F | 37 | 16 days | 2/13/2009 | 2 | TTC | 3rd Update - No serious side effects experienced. In my last rating, i made a typo which should read : Felt a lot WARMER (due to the hot flashes), but its a good thing in this cold weather. | I went in for a sono & blood work today. Clomid failed to help me even though my doc put me 2 Clomid cycles in a month. Clomid may help some people to conceive but sadly, it dont work for me. | F | 37 | 1 months | 2/16/2009 | 2 | Infertility | Mood Swings! Uncontrollable crying, ovarian cramps, cysts, and the hot flashes were aweful. Started at 50mg then went gradually to 150mg. At 150mg it was the worst! I was contastly hungry. Increased appeitite for sure. Protein is the trick there. Lots of protein to sustain hunger. My doctor just put me on Femara for my next round of fertility drugs. My poor husband has hung in there like a champ! He just says, "You're having a Clomid moment, right?" Noticed vaginal dryness, not good when you're trying to conceive! Some headaches, nothing Aleve couldn't handle. | Clomid didn't work for me, but there are plenty of women who it has worked for. Everyone is different and other than normal female side effects, it isn't that bad. If you Doc prescribes it first round, go with the flow. Don't be surprised if you start at a low dose and it increases over months. At 150mg, I had huge ovaries at the sonogram and then took the shot of HG drug to release the eggs. Still not pregnant. Hoping Femara is better. Email me if you have questions. Happy to share. I'll try to post about Femara after I take it. | F | 37 | 4 months | 4/24/2008 | 2 | Fertility | Abdominal pain, extreme bloating and weight gain. Some moodiness.. Tired.. | Have always had normal cycles but not able to conceive easily. RE has me on clomid while doing IUI, have done 3 cycles of clomid (day 3-7) no pregnancy. But feeling real fat around the stomach! Very annoying | F | 37 | 3 times | 11/7/2006 | 2 | i got fat and had a migraine on the 5th day of taking 100mg. | I have been taking 5 cycles of clomid at 100mg. It did not help me ovulate even though Ovulation stick indicated as such on the 17th day. I went and got 2 ultrasounds to verify. My follicles were still too small and there were no sight of a dominate follicle. I'll go in for another ultrasound on day 22. I'm worried about the side effects as my doctor has not monitored my ovaries since putting me on clomid. The doctor's office is recommending me to increase dosage to 150mg for the next cycle. I will do clomid one more time. After that, I will have to consider an acupuncturist and natural remedies to balance my hormones, and start over. The thought of not being able to conceive is depressing. I've been TTC for 1.5 years now. | F | 37 | 5 months | 6/24/2006 | 2 | Clomid Challenge | Headache, anxiety, moodiness, emotional, bloating, paranoia, constipation, hot flashes, insomnia | I ovulate on my own but my Dr. had prescribed 50 mg to stregnthen ovulation. I took it for one cycle and at that time decided that the side effects were not worth it and I did not use it again. We've been trying to conceive for about a year or so off and on with no success so I wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong. Fertility Dr. put me on 100 mg days 5-9 as part of the Clomid Challenge. I made it through to day 8 and could not bear to take the last dose. I knew what the common side effects were but did not know about the insomnia, paranoia and anxiety. I was extremely emotional crying at everything for the last 2-3 days. If this is the only way I can get pregnant then I don't think i could do it. | F | 37 | 4 days | 6/25/2009 | 5 | Unexplained. TTC naturally for 1 yr | Happiness!! I felt really good. | F | 36 | 5 days | 9/29/2009 | 4 | Infertility | Bloating, enlarged abdomen, suicidal thoughts, severe depression, lack of energy and interest in anything. | Made my periods regular and made me ovulate. Worked perfectly except for the depression. | F | 36 | 5 days | 4/24/2006 | 4 | Get pregnant, regulate cycle | Slightly swollen ovaries, bloating, tenderness in my abdominal area, emotional (crying), anxious, not hungry, difficult to concentrate, fatigue, constipation, small ache in the back of my knee (only lasted one day) | Taking 50 mg. This is my first time trying clomid. I was pregnant earlier this year, but lost the baby at 21 weeks. We've been trying for the last four months with no success. I'm hoping this works! | F | 36 | 5 days | 10/7/2008 | 4 | to get pregnant | hot flushes, nausea, mood swings, needing to go the loo alot | I have now been trying for a 3rd baby for 2 years and have been taking clomid for the last 6 months and and day 18 in my cycle but not hopeful of a pregnancy. The last two times I took clomid I got pregnant both times on 100gm in the first month but does not seem to be working this time. I am coming off after this cycle and we might try iui or ivf | F | 36 | 6 months | 10/1/2006 | 4 | irregular ovulation | 5 days at 100mg, for 3 months. Initially, mood swings, stomach cramps around ovulation. Insomnia. Depression. Tearfulness at the slightess thing. | Had baby naturally 2002. Miscarriage 2004. Then 2.5 years of trying unsuccessfully. Hospital discovered not ovulating every month. Put on course of 3 months of Clomid. Not pregnant. Had break of 2 months without Clomid. Went back hospital for more clomid and whilst waiting for day 2 so could continue to take. Had pregnancy test at day 31 and wouldn't you know. Clomid must had kicked my body in to action again!!! Miracle drug in my opinion, *** to side effects its worth it, and it does work. | F | 36 | 3 days | 6/16/2007 | 3 | anovulation | Major moodiness--fine one moment and horribly depressed the next, fatigue/lack of motivation, food cravings | I took 50 mg clomid on days 3-7 of my cycle. I noticed the side effects right away and they feel like they are beginning to subside now, at day 20. This is definitely hard on my husband and until I realized it was probably the clomid, I thought I was going crazy. | F | 36 | 5 days | 12/10/2008 | 3 | Infertility | HORRIBLE moodiness. Can't concentrate at work. Have to close my door to cry or sleep. Dizziness. Pain when ovulating. Weird intrusive thoughts about sad things. | F | 36 | 5 months | 3/14/2009 | 3 | irregular ovulation | emotional outburst weepiness, depression, mood swings. Disturbed sleep patterns, waking with hot flushes. | Have been taking clomid for 2 months now. Previously, had baby normally, 4.5 years ago. Then miscarried 2 years ago. Not been able to become pregnant since. Test show irregular ovulation so giving clomid a try to see if things develop. | F | 36 | 2 months | 2/14/2007 | 3 | induce ovulation | follicles produced, but no eggs released | hot flashes, head-aches, bad mood | F | 36 | 5 days | 3/22/2007 | 3 | not getting pregnant | Nothing really. I took it for five days (3-7) and on day one, I noticed a strong sense of smell. The last two days, I did get headaches, sorta like the ones you get right before your period. | We have been trying to have a baby for about two years. My husband was diagnosed with sperm slow motility but other tests showed he was ok. I have regular periods but the doctor put me on clomid to help get this pregnancy going. | F | 36 | 5 days | 11/14/2007 | 3 | irregular ovulation (SR update) | Good side effects were that period pains suffered for years appear to have gone. Breast tenderness appears to have gone. Bad side effects are still insomnia, intense hot sweats and bad tempers like you wouldn't believe. | Been on clomid now for 3 months. Each month think this is the one to make me pregnant. Back at the hospital in April for results and what happens next. Will write and update after that. | F | 36 | 3 months | 3/18/2007 | 3 | not ovulating (SR update) | Good side effects were that period pains suffered for years appear to have gone. Breast tenderness appears to have gone. Bad side effects are still insomnia, intense hot sweats and bad tempers like you wouldn't believe. | Been on clomid now for 3 months. Each month think this is the one to make me pregnant. Back at the hospital in April for results and what happens next. Will write and update after that. | F | 36 | 3 months | 3/18/2007 | 3 | Blocked Left Fallopian Tube | Taking clomid day 3-5 of my cycle. Mild headache after taking Clomid; but then subsides. No more noticable side effects.... Slight cramping after 2nd day taking 100mg.... Maybe from follicle stimulation leading up to ovulation?! | This is my 2nd cycle taking clomid. Took 50mg 1st cycle for 5 days. 2nd cycle increased to 100mg; we'll see after this dose! | F | 36 | 5 weeks | 9/26/2009 | 3 | anovulation | Extreme irritability and moodiness | Successful with last pregnancy during 2nd month on Clomid - 50mg. Trying again ... last month unsuccessful on 50mg, Dr. increased to 100mg ... mood swings and irritability galore - am really hoping this month works- I don't know if I can go through another round. | F | 36 | 3 days | 5/9/2009 | 1 | Infertility | dizziness & fatigue | I took it for 3 rounds. After the 3rd round the side effects never went away. The doctor told me that it wasn't the drug causing me to feel sick. After 7 months of visiting every doctor under the sun (and having a bunch of tests), they finally diagnosed me with a-typical migraines. I don't have the headaches but have a bunch of the other symptoms. They believe it was caused by a hormone imbalance from the Clomid. I stopped trying to get pregnant because I felt so bad. I am on migraine meds now and am going to find a new infertility doctor! | F | 36 | 3 times | 6/13/2007 | 5 | irregular ovulation | none | Only used 50mg for one month in 12/02 and got pregnant. Would definitely use again if needed when trying for another pregnancy. Try to rest and relax when using it. Have a massage and get some fresh air. Allow the mind, body and spirit time to connect. | F | 35 | 5 days | 5/3/2007 | 5 | trying to conceive | mild hot flashes at night but nothing unbearable | F | 35 | 1 months | 6/21/2007 | 5 | infertility | fatigue, increased appetite, slightly moody. | This is the 3rd time I have taken Clomid. I have two beautiful girls. One is 19 months and one just turned 4. It is definately worth it. | F | 35 | 5 days | 1/31/2008 | 5 | ovulation | Headaches, blurred vision, very bad mood swings, very tired, some pain. | Just starting taking Clomid. Have to wait seven days to find out if i am pregnent. | F | 35 | 4 weeks | 5/7/2006 | 4 | unexplained infertility | Did not experience any side effects on days 5-9. However, around ovulation I experienced moderate cramping for 2 days and became very "weepy" and experienced extreme mood swings. | Don't know how successful. This is my first round. We've been TTC for 2 years, so hopefully this will help! | F | 35 | 1 times | 1/17/2006 | 4 | increase statistics | Really mild headache on day 1. Intense cramping around ovulation - felt like there was a party in my pelvic region! But immediately after ovulation, felt 100% normal. Waiting to see if preg resulted. The scarey side effects are so individual - if you're considering it, give it a try - you never know what your own experience will be. | F | 35 | 5 days | 6/4/2006 | 4 | not ovulating | I am 35, and I have not had any side effects, other than I am ovulating now. I started on 25 mg and then went up to 50 mg. | F | 35 | 2 months | 11/29/2007 | 4 | short luteal phase | dizziness, hot flashes mostly at night, mood swings, depression when taking the pills on days 3-7 and a few days after, tingling sensation in my head, and painful ovulation | Drinking lots of water seems to help the dizziness. My periods are more regular on Clomid. My cycle used to be 26-28 days and now it's closer to 30. | F | 35 | 2 months | 7/29/2007 | 4 | infertility | side effects were not that bad, but I did have headaches, hot flashes, slight nausea, and cramping on days 5-10. | I am currently on my second month of clomid w/IUI. First try did not result in pregnancy. However, clomid helped me to produce three good size follicles last month with ovulation on day 16, so to me that is a success. Side effects were not that bad - very tolerable, especially if the outcome is a baby! | F | 35 | 5 days | 4/14/2007 | 4 | Not ovulating | I was prescribed 50mg once a day on days 3-7. I experienced sleepiness and hot flashes and that's about it. The sleepiness was the first 2 days and then the hot flashes came the last 3 days. Other than that, I had no problems. | 35 | 5 days | 1/21/2009 | 4 | trying to become pregnant | Headache, hot flashes, dizziness and irratability | If you can stand the side effects, clomid is about 75% effective in becoming pregnant. I was on it 2 differnt times and conceived both times on clomid. First time took 4 cycles and this pregnancy took 2 cycles. | F | 35 | 2 months | 5/22/2008 | 4 | Needed help to get pregnant | I am currently taking my second dose of clomid and I am on the days 5-9 treatment. I have been really dizzy and complete loss of attention. I am even having a hard time finishing this email. Ugh. | On the bright side, I did this with my first pregnancy and now have a cute three year old! | F | 35 | 2 days | 9/5/2009 | 3 | PCOS | Severe cramping and bloating, flatulance, headaches, yeast infection, severe mood swings, depression and anxiety, and hot flashes. | I took Clomid for three months at 50mg. The first two months were tolerable but the third month I started to get severe anxiety and depression. I was sad all the time and would burst out in tears for no reason. I ovulated for those three months but did not get pregant. My periods seemed shorter too only 3days long when they use to be seven. I'm not taking Clomid anymore and moving on to injections. | F | 35 | 3 months | 7/24/2009 | 3 | Unexplained Infertility | uterine cramping, lower back pain, dizziness, hot flashes, moodiness, vivid dreams, blurred vision, nausea, hair loss and scalp infection, severe weight gain. | First month the symptoms were mild, a little bloating but nothing severe. It was a successful cycle in conjunction with IUI but resulted in miscarriage at 5 weeks. Started again after a 2 month break and symptoms have been building and getting even more severe. I have uterine cramping, lower back pain, dizziness, hot flashes, moodiness, vivid dreams, blurred vision, nausea, hair loss and scalp infection. Since being on this medication I have gained over 20lbs. It is frustrating that these side effects are never discussed thoroughly before one is given these pills. This is my last cycle before being reevaluated by my specialist and I am hoping it is successful so I can be done with this medication completely. I have reached the point where it has built up in my system so much that there is not a day where I feel normal during my cycle. I have taken 3 out of the 5 days doses and I am already having cramps and lower back pain. I know this medication works for some women but I also think it is handed out like candy from specialists who are stumped with the small percentage of women with unexplained infertility. | F | 35 | 4 months | 4/15/2009 | 3 | Unexplained infertility | On my first cycle of Clomid 50mg. I was worried after reading about all the side effects but it hasn't been that bad. Only mild hot flashes, mostly at night, on day 5 a headache and possible bloating. I hope it doesn't get worse on any subsequent cycles, and really hope that it helps me get pregnant. | F | 35 | 5 days | 8/29/2007 | 3 | unexplained infertility | Mood swings and hot flushes | On third round of Clomid, been TTC for what seems like years now. No idea if it's going to work, but will keep going till month 6. | F | 35 | 3 months | 8/14/2007 | 3 | TTC ovulation | nothing yet so far | I have read some post that suggest to take it at night. I started my 1st round 5/9 and after dinner I take 50mg of clomid and my prenatal vitamins. So far no side effects, I think taking it at night is helping (sleeping through any effects) I will keep you posted. I hope it works 1st time as I have ready it does for some. (the provera, made me very moody, big time) | F | 35 | 5 days | 5/11/2007 | 2 | PCOS | migraine every morning 6am, for all 5 days following clomid taken the day before. Severe visual affect, nausea and migraine. | Not worth it. Still not pregnant and not trying clomid again. | F | 35 | 5 days | 12/31/2006 | 2 | unexplained infertility | I had the pms rage effects - horrible mood swings. I also experienced tender/bloated abdominal discomfort around ovulation. After 3 months I am still bloated and my abdomen seems larger. | I took the 50mg for 3 months and was ovulating, but didn't get pregnant. | F | 35 | 3 months | 10/5/2005 | 1 | unexplained infertility | horrible depression - thoughts of suicide! hot flashes, metallic taste in mouth | I took clomid, 50 mg, for 5 months w/out success, once w/IUI. I will NEVER take Clomid again. Now that I'm off it, the depression has mostly lifted. | F | 35 | 5 months | 12/1/2006 | 1 | Infertility | Hot flashes - INTENSE Panic attacks and anxiety (horrific thoughts would flash in my head out of no where - followed by a panic attack) | Some information about me: 35, I have one child and have a history of anxiety. Have been treated for anxiety in the past, but not currently on any meds (off meds a year or so). First round taken CD 3-8 = 100mg. Hot flashes and grumpy. No big deal -- thought to myself, wow! Clomid is great! I did ovulate a nice big egg, used timed intercourse -- we didnt get pregnant. Second round taken CD 3-8 = 150mg On CD 5, I had a horrific thought wizz in my brain. Triggered major anxiety and panic. Had another episode on CD, 10 (2 days after clomid rx). Called the dr. She said that she believed Clomid was to blame and gave me Ativan to ease the panic. I took one Ativan & felt better in an hour - I have not needed another since. I called the Mental Health group at my hospital to find a way of dealing with anxiety while going through infertility treatment (sans drugs). I did ovulate and have a nice big egg waiting for timed intercourse. Fingers crossed that it works. Dr. Said NO MORE CLOMID for me. I asked if my reaction was common, she said no. I dont know if I buy after reading online testimonials. I believe that if you have a history of anxiety or depression, you are more proned to have this type of reaction to Clomid. | F | 35 | 10 days | 9/9/2009 | 5 | not ovulating | Dizzy/Lightheaded on the 1st day, but nothing since. | I rated it a 5 due to lack of side effects. I am on day 4 right now of 50mg, so we'll see if it works! | F | 34 | 4 days | 5/30/2007 | 5 | PCOS; anovulatory | Extreme fatigue, mild bouts of dizziness, constant low-grade headache, loss of appetite/mild nausea, heightened sense of smell, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. Makes me feel "stupid" and fuzzy headed. But, it makes me ovulate! | F | 34 | 5 days | 4/13/2006 | 5 | to get pregnant! | I had them all hot flashes, mood swings, head aches, | I got pregnant with my first child using four rounds of clomid with the last dose being 100mg , it is all worth it .I have a beautiful little girl! That's all I wanted. She is now 3 years old and we are trying for baby no# 2. Wish me luck ! I am on round 3 at 1oo mg . hang in there if you are trying! | F | 34 | 3 months | 4/11/2007 | 5 | annovulatory cycles | Metallic taste in mouth, food aversions, fatigue (pretty significant) and sense of smell increased. | I got pregnant 8 years ago on 2nd round of med. This time I am on cycle 1 and the side effects are worse now that I am older, but definately tolerable! | F | 34 | 5 days | 10/16/2007 | 4 | to get pregnant | Headaches, night hot flashes, some abd pain | 2005 successful pregnancy, 2007 miscarrage, OB/GYN tried post coitals (sperm dead upon arrival) then clomid 50mg for 3 months. Referred me to RE who did clomid challenge (100 mg) and ultrasound showed ovulation on day 12 therefore insemination was done that day and we are now anxiously waiting to see if we are PG! My freind took Clomid and is now PG with twins only after one dose of 50mg (she also has twins in her family). | F | 34 | 4 months | 10/19/2007 | 4 | PCOS Infertility | Slightly warmer at night (Not miserable as I expected from others side effects). Actually feel good, NO mood swings (I usually have TERRIBLE PMS!)The only other thing I can feel is a little dull ache in my uterus area -- like something is working down there! | This is my first month taking Clomid (50mg) I am on day 4 of 5 right now. I already ovulate but have anywhere from 4.5 to 9.5 progesterone (after ovulation) So hopefully it will help with that. | F | 34 | 4 days | 12/12/2005 | 4 | Not ovulating regularly | Dull headaches (days 3-7), Severe fatigue, strong 'ovulatory' pains (days 3-7 and when ovulating), hot flashes in night | My cycles returned to 28 days the first month!! Not pregnant after 2 months but still hoping! | F | 34 | 3 months | 3/4/2007 | 4 | unexplained infertility | I really did not experience any bad side effects with my first cycle of clomid 50 mg. The drug actually made me feel more attentive and energetic. | I start my second cycle of clomid 50 mg on Friday. The first cycle(CD 5-9) helped to produce 3 follicles but no success with pregnancy. Have been ttc over 1 year now. Hoping for success with clomid. | F | 34 | 4/24/2007 | 4 | Delayed ovulation/long cycles | mild hot flashes, mood swings (but not too outrageous--mostly sadness), bloating. | I took 50 mg CD3-7. My side effects were really quite mild. If I hadn't already read what common side effects were I may not have attributed them to anything other than the usual PMS symptoms. I also took my pills right before bed, I'd heard that could minimize the side effects. The ovulation pain was more intense, but it at least let me know "something" was going on down there. My OB/GYN was not closely moniotoring me this first round, so I only know I ovulated due to temperature charting and also using the ClearBlue Easy Fertility Monitor. | F | 34 | 5 days | 6/5/2008 | 3 | unexplained infertility | mild dizziness for 2 hours after pill, otherwise no other side effects | Prescribed 100mg on days 5-9 and had a false positive with OPK day 11. ovulated on day 18. | F | 34 | 5 days | 9/20/2009 | 3 | Blocked right tube | bloating,breast tenderness,abdominal pain | Its my first cycle,days(5-9.I haven't had my period for 40 days now,trying to figure out if this is a known side effect | F | 34 | 5 days | 11/16/2009 | 3 | luteal phase defect | First month, painful ovaries. Gave me 2 mature follices, but sex hurt. I was up one day at 4:30 AM with ovarian pain. At my post coital, I was told that the clomid likely changed the PH in my vagina and killed the sperm. My period was also 6 days late with over a week of cramping with lots of "pregnancy" symptoms that I researched were also clomid side effects. Now, month 2, having hot flashes, headaches for past 3 days. More emotional this time and general irritability. Taking 50 mg. Was told that we are doing AI this time to avoid my hostile mucous. We'll see. | F | 34 | 2 months | 5/9/2007 | 3 | not ovulating | Depression, visual disturbances, weight gain | I started on 50mg with no luck, went up to 200 mg before I ovulated. | F | 34 | 5 months | 4/26/2006 | 3 | PCOS | Migraiane like headaches...all day. Loss of appetite and just want to sleep all day | this is only day 1 and i just took another one this evening...hope this doesn't last for the 5 days!! | F | 34 | 1 days | 10/21/2005 | 3 | not ovulating | Uncontrollable crying all 5 days, or anger/disinterest. Nausea, dizziness, spaciness/forgetful. This stuff is making me crazy. | First round was 100mg, nothing. Second round was 150, still waiting to see. | F | 34 | 2 months | 7/20/2007 | 3 | Not ovulating | Visual disturbances, light headed, fatigue, headachey, irritable | TTC 2nd time round. First pregnancy happened without trying. This is my 4th round of Clomid. First round (50mg)I didn't ovulate despite the eggs growing to reasonable size. 2nd round monitored and was given pregnyl to stimlulate ovulation but we waited a bit too long to see if I would ovulate on my own so pregnyl was given when eggs were just a big too big. Then 3rd round everything looked perfect and we tried AI. My period was 3 days late which I'm told is a good sign... luteal phase longer.... Anyway, giving it another shot. On day 3 of the clomid. We really would like a 2nd and I couldnt do this if my hubby wasn't so understanding and patient!! Hanging in there... | F | 34 | 4 months | 11/21/2007 |
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