Clomid is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug, and often the first medication tried by doctors when treating anovulation or unexplained infertility. What is Clomid? How is it taken, and what are the side effects? And what if it doesn’t work? Find answers to the most commonly asked questions on Clomid below.
How Does Clomid Treatment Work?
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Clomid, also known as clomiphene citrate or Serophene, is easy to take as far as fertility drugs go. It comes in pill form, which you take orally, on days 3 through 7, or days 5 through 9, of your menstrual cycle. Learn more about common dosages, and how and why it’s taken, in this overview.
What are Clomid Side Effects?
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The side effects of Clomid aren’t usually too bad. Hot flashes, bloating, and mood swings are common. Get more details on Clomid side effects in this article.
Will I Get Pregnant With Twins on Clomid?
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One of the best known risks of Clomid is the chance of getting pregnant with twins, or more. Triplets and higher-order multiples are possible, but unlikely. Getting pregnant with twins, however, isn’t that uncommon. What are your chances of getting pregnant with twins while taking Clomid? Find out here.
What is the Success Rate for Clomid?
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I’m sure you’re wondering if Clomid will work for you. The good news is that Clomid is generally good at triggering ovulation in women with anovulation. Of women who take Clomid for anovulation, about 75% to 80% will ovulate. Learn more about Clomid success rates and the chances of achieving pregnancy on Clomid here.
When Should You Have Sex While Taking Clomid?
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Usually, Clomid treatment includes timed sexual intercourse to help you get pregnant. You’ll need to know when you’re going to ovulate in order to time sex for your best chances. Your doctor may tell you to use an ovulation predictor kit, but most women can expect to ovulate on certain days while taking Clomid. Find out how to time sex to increase your chances of success while taking Clomid.
What Happens if Clomid Doesn’t Work?
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While Clomid does help up to 80% of women ovulate, 20% will not. When Clomid does not result in ovulation, we say the woman is Clomid resistant. What happens when Clomid doesn’t work? You won’t necessarily need to move up to more complicated treatments right away. Your doctor can do some things to increase the chances of Clomid working, depending on the reason behind your infertility. Learn about the options in this article on Clomid resistance.
