Does clomid really helps to get pregnant?

The longer you are on Clomid, the less chance your body will respond to it. That's why doctors usually only will put you on it for 4 months (some doctors say 6). They usually say if it doesn't work within those few months, then it probably isnt going to work at all. I don't think taking it in alternate months should make a difference though (check with your doctor to be sure though). Since you have PCOS, your best bet at getting pregnant is going to be to treat the PCOS first. Once you are doing that for a couple months, you can add other fertility treatment (such as Clomid, injectibles, IUI, etc). However, I have known MANY women who've gotten pregnant by just treating the PCOS (I am one of them). Here's some good info and links about PCOS and the correct way to treat it. Good luck.

I HIGHLY suggest taking the metformin. The good news is that PCOS is treatable. You should be able to get pregnant. I have never met someone with PCOS who was unable to get pregnant (although sometimes it takes awhile to figure out what combo of things work). The first and most important part in achieving your goal is to treat the PCOS the right way. Unfortunatly, many doctors are unaware of what is the best treatment. There is TONS of info out there and not all of it is very accurate.

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment.

The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:

1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.

2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.

3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.

4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.

When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.

There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:

http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...

http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...

I also recommend a couple web sites:

http://pcos.itgo.com/

http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS. Good luck.

Clomid works for some, and not for others. This is what I always tell people, do what I did. Go to walmart or GNC and purchase some natural progesterone cream. Put 1/8 to 1/4 tsp on a soft tissue area of the body everyday for 21 days, and then stop using it for 7 days. During the 7 days, you will have a period, and you will ovulate after. This cream gives your body a level of progesterone that will cause your body to ovulate. I also have PCOS and this is how I got pregnant. If you have any other questions, IM me or email me. I would be glad to give you any more info it you need it. Good luck sweetie, and Merry CHristmas.

I'm also TTC with PCOS. My Reproductive endocrinologist put me on Metformin to control the insulin resistance part of PCOS. She mentioned clomid, but hasn't put me on it yet. The two women I know of with the same condition are both pregnant after a combo of Metformin and Clomid.

Some drugs, maybe clomid, take a while to build up in your system, and might need to be taken regularly, but this would be something you'd have to ask your Dr. to be sure.

I also have PCOS and my doctor put me on clomid. It did not work the first month so she doubled the dose the second month and had me take 3 injections of menopur that still did not work. It did cause cyst on my ovary so I had to take birth control pills for 5 weeks to shrink the cyst. Finally I took 1 1/2 val. menopur (injectables) for 6 days and now I am pregnant with twins.

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Well I guess it depends on how severe you situation is. For some people it may take longer or they may need a higher dosage. I had the same problem but got pregnant on the first try and the lowest dosage. I am now 24 weeks pregnant with my first child, and I can't wait to see him. Also, prayer helps a lot. There isn't anything that's too hard for God to do. God can turn around the impossible. I wish you all the best

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Enjoying the feeling of motherhood and raising a family would surely be a couple’s dream. Some get it naturally, while for some others things don’t seem to work as they desire. These reasons which stop a women from conceiving can be due to either physical reasons or truly physiological.

Oh yes, I conceived my youngest on clomid. The dr prescribed 5 pills and we were pregnant almost instantly. I don't know what PCOS is but Good Luck on your pregnancy!

My friends were trying to get pregnant when she was 40, and they went to Mexico to buy it cheaper (on advice of their doctor since for them it was not covered by insurance). They visited an uncle in San Diego then went to Tiajuna to and bought it. By the time they got back home, by friend was pregnant before ever taking it, so they sold it at cost to another couple.

Maybe you should go to Tiajuana, chill and drink tequila, since that worked for my friends. :) Seriously, removing the pressure and stress would probably help a lot.

Common adverse drug reactions associated with the use of clomifene include:

Hot Flushes

Abdominal discomfort

Visual blurring

Reversible ovarian enlargement and cyst formation.

Infrequent adverse effects include:

Abnormal uterine bleeding

Nausea

Vomiting

Adverse effects include:

Reversible alopecia

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Yes, But Consult your Doctor.