Hello can anyone help ? Start taking clomid today for the first time ? I'm taking it alongside metformin which I have been taking for

[Sar75]

Over a year, what should I expect to happen what I mean is side effects I'm abit scared as I'm at work and my job involves standing up for 11 hour shifts , will my period get worse ? Any help very much aporeciAted thAnkyou xxx

[jsth1979]

Why are you taking both?? I took clomid for over a year on and off and it made my periods regular and bearable. We didn't fall pregnant with it though and are now on the IVF route. It made me a little cranky the week before my period but nothing much different to usual. You may feel some aches around your ovaries during your ovulation phase as it stimulates your ovaries. It just means you have a physical sign of when you're ovulating!

[Sar75 in reply to jsth1979]

Hi there I take metformin as I have pcos and now taking clomid I was advised to carry on with metformin until I fall pregnant x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Sar75. I don’t know if you know much about how Metformin works, but I will explain as simply as I can, with apologies if you already know. People who are diabetic (I realise you are not) - are treated in 3 different ways – diet, tablets (Metformin) or insulin injections. Women who are not ovulating properly, have PCOS and/or do not have regular periods and who are sometimes overweight, are often prescribed Metformin. The reason being is that they often have an excess of insulin in their body cells. Because of this the glands in the brain that control ovulation, the pituitary and the hypothalamus cannot get their message through to the ovaries to get them to ovulate properly. Metformin “mops up” the excess insulin to allow the messages to get through. Often it can regulate periods, but ovulation still does not occur. This is when a drug called Clomid is often introduced as well to hopefully ensure ovulation occurs. Metformin allows Clomid to do its job more efficiently. It all sounds very complicated, but the mechanics of the idea work well. Of course this treatment does not work with every woman, and there is always the possibility that IVF or similar treatments may be required. Oh, and hopefully, it won’t affect your periods too much. All the best with it all. Diane

[weetwinkle]

Hi sar75. I also have pcos and although not on metformin I have just taken my first course of clomid (after a course of norethisterone to bring on my period) I felt fine during the course I did have a few unusual twinges in my tummy but nothing painful. Good luck xx

[Sar75 in reply to weetwinkle]

Hi there thAnkyou for your reply , I'm nearly on day 4 I feel bloated but it's ok,I have my scan booked in on May 1st to see how I have responded to the clomid. When is your scan?

[weetwinkle]

Its bloods I'm having taken on day 21 Sar75, so have an appointment for these to be done on 2nd May. Last bloods i had done for day 21 showed no sign of ovulation which seems to be our problem all other test have come back fine, So fingers x the clomid will give my ovaries the wee kick they need to get moving. Let me know how you get on on the 1st xx

[Sar75 in reply to weetwinkle]

Good luck I will let u know x