Will Clomid Work For Me?
Clomid is one of the most commonly prescribed fertility drugs for women who struggle to get pregnant. The drug's generic name is Clomiphene, but you may have encountered it under the name Serophene or other brand names. If you have been trying to conceive for some time without success, or you have irregular or even absent periods, your doctor may recommend Clomid before moving on to other types of fertility treatment such as IVF or IUI. This is because Clomid helps to normalize menstrual periods and even stimulate ovulation in women who don't have any periods at all. On the down side, Clomid may be an effective treatment only for certain types of infertility. Therefore it may or may not be right for you, depending on the reasons for your inability to conceive. If you want more information, or you are already taking Clomid and have some doubts about its effectiveness, you should talk to your fertility doctor. Do not stop taking any medication you have been prescribed without consulting you doctor first.
How Does Clomid Work?
Clomid is usually taken as a pill for one five-day cycle a month. It helps to bring on ovulation by stimulating the ovaries to produce one or more mature eggs. When the Clomid cycle is complete, your body produces a hormone which triggers the ovaries to release the egg(s) into the fallopian tubes. If the egg meets with healthy sperm on its way down the tubes and into your uterus, you have a higher chance of conceiving.
For Whom Does Clomid Work?
Clomid is most likely to be effective for women who have an identifiable ovulatory problem. For example, women who have irregular menstrual cycles and therefore find it hard to know when to have sex with the best chance of getting pregnant. Clomid can also help women who suffer from anovulation; namely, women who don't have any menstrual periods at all and whose ovaries aren't releasing any eggs. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a relatively common disorder which can cause chaos within a woman's menstrual cycle. Therefore Clomid is often prescribed to PCOS sufferers to help them get pregnant.
When Does Clomid Fail?
Recent research carried out in the United Kingdom found that Clomid and other Clomiphene drugs may not be effective for couples who have unexplained fertility problems. Namely, for women who just can't get pregnant despite having a regular menstrual cycle and male partners with healthy reproductive systems. The research even suggested that treatment with Clomid may be no more effective than no intervention at all - namely, telling a couple to go home and have sex and let nature take its course. As with all controversial research, these findings are supported within some medical circles and fiercely disputed by others. To find out what is best in your particular case, you must speak to your doctor.
What If Clomid Fails For Me?
Don't give up hope! Clomid is just one of a range of modern infertility treatments available, and if your doctor sees that it's not working for you after a few cycles, he will recommend a different course of treatment. While your doctor takes care of the medical side of things, you have to try and think positive, minimize your stress, maintain a good diet and healthy lifestyle, and, of course, continue having sex!
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