How long does it typically take for clomid (clomiphene) to work?

Depends: It can work on the first try or take up to six months. Remember..Clomid (clomiphene) makes you ovulate. Whether or not you get pregnant depends on lots of factors.

For PCOS?: In women with pcos, about 80% of women will respond and ovulate with clomid (clomiphene). About half of these women will achieve a pregnancy within 6 ovulatory cycles on clomid (clomiphene). If not pregnant after 6 cycles, other treatment options may need to be considered.