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Clomid Quick Facts
Everything You Need to Know
By Kelly Burgess
Who Prescribes
OB/GYNs can prescribe, but usually will not do a full fertility workup first. The drawback is that in cases where the infertility is caused by a problem not related to ovulation – such as male infertility or tubal infertility – valuable time can be wasted. In general, the OB/GYN should refer the patient to a specialist if there is no pregnancy after 3 to 4 cycles, or if the female patient is over 35. - Reproductive specialists will generally do a full fertility workup first, making an initial determination of the possible reason for the infertility. They will also monitor more closely to watch for side effects, such as a decrease in cervical mucous, which can work against conception. In that case, they can recommend and perform intrauterine insemination (IUI) to increase the chances of conception. In addition, a reproductive specialist is best equipped to help a couple avoid multiple conceptions and its attendant risk.
The Last Word
Erin Carlson of Quesnel, B.C., calls her blog (not so) Evil Clomid. The "evil" came from a combination of the unpleasant side effects of Clomid and the way she got her hopes up during each Clomid cycle. The "not so" came from the fact that after several cycles of Clomid, she's expecting her first child any day now.
"[When the] miracle of my pregnancy happened, all of the depression that Clomid had brought me in the past seemed to fall to the wayside," Carlson says. "I cannot deny that Clomid was difficult, but it's the reason why I will soon be holding my baby in my arms."
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