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Will i recruit more eggs if i start taking clomid (clomiphene) cd 2 instead of 3? when does egg selec. happen? i have normal ovulation around cd 16-17, 30 day cycl

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No you will not: Egg selection happens early, no one is exactly certain, some theories hold that it actually may begin in the cycle before your period. Studies show pregnancy rates are identical if you start CC on CD 1,2,3,4, or 5 - please follow your doctor's instructions, do not try to game the odds.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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I've had recurrent miscarriages, doctor suspects mild pcos. I ovulate regularly but I think it causes the egg to not fully develop. Would Clomid (clomiphene) help?

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Hi, other than clomiphene and anastrozole which other medications help in egg formation and ovulation. Thanks?

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