Can Clomid help me get pregnant with PCOS?

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Can Clomid help me get pregnant with PCOS?

Clomid is the most commonly used fertility drug overall, and also the most commonly used treatment for women with PCOS. Many women with PCOS will conceive with Clomid.

How long does it take to get pregnant on Clomid with PCOS?

Women under 35 with PCOS should have about a 15% chance for pregnancy per month with Clomid treatment (for about 3-4 months) – if they ovulate with Clomid (if sperm and fallopian tubes are normal).

Does Clomid really work with PCOS?

For a long time, Clomiphene Citrate (usually prescribed as Clomid) has been a standard first line drug used to induce ovulation in PCOS. But there’s a big gap in how often Clomid makes women ovulate (about 85% of the time), versus how often it leads to pregnancy (35-40% of the time).

When is the best time to get pregnant after taking Clomid?

The best time to have intercourse is from 5 days after the last Clomid tablet (day 10 in the cycle) every other day for one week; although it is recommended, when trying to achieve a pregnancy, to have regular sexual intercourse 2-3 times per week.

What are the signs that Clomid is working?

These are all signs your body is working to mature and release eggs, and are the result of the ovulatory hormones that are affected by Clomid:

  • Breast tenderness or discomfort.
  • Irregular bleeding.
  • Headache.
  • Pelvic tenderness or mild discomfort.
  • Hot flashes.
  • Moodiness or irritability.

Does Maca help getting pregnant?

Animal studies have shown increased sperm count and motility with Maca. There are a few human clinical trials showing an increase in seminal volume, sperm count and motility using 1500 to 3000 mg daily of Maca root.

Can Maca root cause twins?

Studies suggest that foods such as yams, tapioca, and maca root may increase the likelihood of a twin pregnancy. Dairy products have also been linked to the conception of twins.

What is the success rate for Clomid for PCOS?

Clomid for PCOS – Pregnancy Success Rates Only about 50% of women that ovulate with Clomid get pregnant with it For women with PCOS under age 35 in our in vitro fertilization program the success rate is about 70% for pregnancy with one IVF cycle, and about 60% for live birth (miscarriages account for the different rates).

When to use Provera instead of Clomid for PCOS?

If the patient does not ovulate on the starting dose, Provera is often given to induce a period – then a 100mg dose of Clomid is tried Clomid works best when the lowest dose that results in ovulation is used If a woman ovulates on 50mg then increasing to 100mg is probably of no benefit – and may result in increased side effects

When to ovulate after the last Clomid tablet?

That means that a woman taking Clomid on days 5-9 will often ovulate on about day 16-20 of the cycle However, there is significant variation in how long it takes ovulate using Clomid. Some will ovulate much later – as late as two or three weeks after the last clomiphene tablet.

How is Clomid used to treat infertility?

Clomid (clomiphene citrate or Serophene) is an oral medication that is commonly used for the treatment of infertility. It is often given to try to induce ovulation in women that do not develop and release an egg (ovulate) on their own

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