Question 1

i have had unprotected sex with my husband for 5 years and haven't conceived. he has two previous kids. clomid (clomiphene) or vitex?

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: Clomid (clomiphene) is a better choice, there's no evidence vitex helps. 5 years is a long time trying to conceive at any age. Do you have regular periods? If regular you're ovulating (releasing an egg) every month. You should see a fertility specialist (reproductive endocrinology and infertility or rei) to check for blocked tubes, low egg supply, problems with your uterus or sperm problems (even with 2 kids).

Question 2

i took 4th round of clomid, (clomiphene) missing period for over a week, taking red clovertincture, vitex, test was negative. what's wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Clomdi and herbs: It sounds as if you didn't ovulate or that you're pregnant.  I suggest seeing your gyn.  The negative issue with doing Clomd for 4 cycles continuously is that the drug is retained by your body, and the 4th dose is higher than you expect.  You may wish to consider another ovulation inducing medication such as letrozole.

Question 3

is it safe to take otc dhea? i also wanted to know if vitex is safe in your opinion. other than clomid (clomiphene) would you recommend either one for trying to concieve? thanks in advance !

Accepted Answer

Conceive: My best advice is for you to see your obstetrician before making any medication decisions.

Question 4

whats the difference between clomid and fertomid besides price?

Accepted Answer

Same ingredient: Online listings show Clomid, Fertomid, and Serophene to be brand names of clomiphene (or clomifene). That means they are the same medication, likely produced by different companies, but should have the same effects when used in the same manner.

Question 5

what's the difference between 3-7 vs 5-9  of clomid (clomiphene)? thanks

Accepted Answer

None: Studies in the 80s compared pregnancy rates on Clomiphene starting on cycle days 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and they were basically identical. Specialists are somewhat more likely than general obs to start on day 3, but outcomes are no different.

Question 6

is there a difference between clomid (clomiphene) and femara?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clomid (clomiphene) is a medication to increase egg production in infertility. Femara is a medication used to attempt to keep breast cancer recurrences from happening. Totally different medications.

Question 7

what's the difference between 50mg vs 100mg of clomid (clomiphene) with pcos? thanks

Accepted Answer

50mg typical start: 50mg is the typical starting dose and it can be increased to 100mg if no response after the first trial of 50mg regimen. Basically it is just a higher dose and using it indicates that your body may need this dose to respond if the first one failed. If you have additional concerns, repost here or consult your doc..Good luck.

Question 8

i have been given clomid (clomiphene) by two different dr's, this cycle i was prescribed by my current dr. for cycle days 5-9. last dr. cd 4-8. why the difference?

Accepted Answer

No big difference: Studies show pregnancy rates are identical starting cc on cd 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The main difference is starting later its less likely to have a persistent cyst from the past cycle. For patients not monitored by ultrasound cd 5 may be a better choice, with monitoring it  makes little-to- no difference.

Question 9

regular cycles! dr. proscribed clomid (clomiphene) 50mg, is it better to take 3-7 or 5-9? is there a difference?

Accepted Answer

Either: Either is fine, just be sure to let your doctor know so you know when to expect ovulation.

Question 10

which is better merional or clomid (clomiphene)e? what is difference?is a risk of twin more with merional or clomid (clomiphene)?

Accepted Answer

CC vs. hMG: Clomid (clomiphene) is an oral drug (a stilbene derivative) used to induce ovulation, merional is a gonadotropin (fsh + lh) used in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. One is not "better" than the other: they have different risk/benefit profiles and so are selected based on appropriateness for the patient. The twinning rate on cc is roughly 5% and roughly 25% on hmg.

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I have had unprotected sex with my husband for 5 years and haven't conceived. he has two previous kids. clomid (clomiphene) or vitex?

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I took 4th round of clomid, (clomiphene) missing period for over a week, taking red clovertincture, vitex, test was negative. what's wrong with me?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take otc dhea? i also wanted to know if vitex is safe in your opinion. other than clomid (clomiphene) would you recommend either one for trying to concieve? thanks in advance !

A member asked:

Whats the difference between clomid and fertomid besides price?

A member asked:

What's the difference between 3-7 vs 5-9 of clomid (clomiphene)? thanks

A member asked:

Is there a difference between clomid (clomiphene) and femara?

A member asked:

What's the difference between 50mg vs 100mg of clomid (clomiphene) with pcos? thanks

A member asked:

I have been given clomid (clomiphene) by two different dr's, this cycle i was prescribed by my current dr. for cycle days 5-9. last dr. cd 4-8. why the difference?

A member asked:

Regular cycles! dr. proscribed clomid (clomiphene) 50mg, is it better to take 3-7 or 5-9? is there a difference?

A member asked:

Which is better merional or clomid (clomiphene)e? what is difference?is a risk of twin more with merional or clomid (clomiphene)?

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