drugs to conceive
Muza
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I read in conversations here that certain drugs are commonly used to help with conception. My doctor has not mentioned anything. He performed a bunch of tests, found a fibroid and a cyst, but he said everything is fine and ready to go. What is up with the drugs? Thanks.
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If he didn't offer drugs to you, then he probably thinks you're chances of conceiving without them are high but it doesn't hurt to ask about your options.
I just had that talk with my RE. I have had 4 unsuccessful unmedicated IUIs, and he (and I) think it is time to move on to drugs. I told him that my greatest concern was multiples.
He said that at my age (35), the likelihood of multiples is low. If I drop 3 eggs, I am more likely to end up with 1 or no embryos, as opposed to 2 or 3, which would be more likely if I were in my early 20s. He thinks it is more about quality than quantity. But I still worry because I have almost every other risk factor for twins already...
In the end, I took his advice and am starting Clomid on my next cycle.
Thank you so much. That is really helpful to hear. I think I am leaning towards taking the Clomid. Even though it may be risking multiples and so much more expensive, I think it will be better than losing more time with unmedicated cycles at my age. I think i will wait till just after the holidays. Good luck with your next cycle!@!
I really appreciate your comments.
Karen
Good luck!
Glad it helped!
Kaylababy-
Good luck on the 2ww!
Sending positive thoughts, ladies!!
A 5 day supply of Clomid costs only $9.00 at Target. Can't beat that!
It's hard to weigh all the factors: another unmedicated round which i can only imagine is easier on my body, cheaper, and less likely to create twins. Or the time factor of using another cycle (tick tock) and finances on an unmedicated cycle.
I keep going back and forth, but in this moment I am leaning toward one more unmedicated cycle then bring on the drugs.
It is great to have a place to ask these kinds of questions and hear what others are experiencing. Thank you all for your comments.
Wishing you all the best!
If you need to go on to Clomid, definitely call Target's pharmacy. I called all around and they were by far the cheapest. At my age, 41, the Clomid didn't increase the number of mature follicles I had each month. I only had one good one on Clomid. I've had 2 good follicles each month on the injectables. I'm in the TTW now and can test on 1/4. FIngers crossed!
Good Luck everyone!
If you need to go on to Clomid, definitely call Target's pharmacy. I called all around and they were by far the cheapest. At my age, 41, the Clomid didn't increase the number of mature follicles I had each month. I only had one good one on Clomid. I've had 2 good follicles each month on the injectables. I'm in the TTW now and can test on 1/4. FIngers crossed!
Good Luck everyone!