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If i took clomiphene on day 4 of my cycle will it not wrk. even though i had 5 pills but started on that day?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thats ok: Some start Clomid (clomiphene) on Day 3. Some start on day 5. IT depends on your doctors preference. Both are acceptable.

Answered 9/22/2014

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It may work: Day 4 taking clomiphene may still work But as you may know clomiphene does not always work There can be many other reasons for not conceiving

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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