5th Clomid Cycle

[Noodles2019]

I’ve just finished my 5th Clomid cycle which has resulted in another BFN. The tablets have caused me to ovulate every month but I haven’t fallen pregnant. There are no issues with husband and no other issues with me. Has anyone else experienced this? Got our appointment with the consultant next week to commence IVF 😢😢

[Millbanks]

Hi noodles, have you had a HSG test done to see if your tubes are clear? I was given clomid to try before that and had the same result. And it wasn’t until we’d tried it that the clinic then sent me for more tests which showed damages tubes, so it was never going to have worked. Xx

[Noodles2019 in reply to Millbanks]

Hi. No I haven’t had any tests to check my tubes. Oh no, wishing you some success x

[Millbanks in reply to Noodles2019]

Thank you! The reason it didn’t work for us was the tubes were leaking fluid in to the uterus and basically killing any eggs/sperm... so we had them clipped and hopefully this will help with success! It’s worth getting them checked 👍🏼💖

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Noodles. So sorry to hear this. I assume all is well with your Fallopian tubes and they are both patent? Sadly, Clomid doesn't work for everyone, but is usually worth a try. If you think they may help, I do have a list of questions I can email you in confidence. my address is [e-mail]

Diane

[Noodles2019 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane, I haven’t had any tests for my tubes. I am back at the hospital on 3rd Feb so I am going to raise it there as I have ovulated every month on Clomid but with no results

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Noodles2019]

Hi Noodles. If there seems no need to check your tubes, they often try you for 3 months, but we always did an HSG if no pregnancy occurred. If all was OK then we tried the 2nd lot of 3 months. You should still get your tubes checked prior to IVF in case they should be blocked and need to be clipped or removed prior to the IVF, as any excess lubrication can only spill into the womb through the womb end of your tubes and possibly prevent the implantation of a developing embryo. Don't forget to let me know if you want the questions. Good luck! Diane

[Solly-44]

I’m really sorry about your bfn. My infertility is caused by me not ovulating due to pcos so I tried clomid first. I did 4 rounds before I had to stop as i had really bad side effects from it.

I had confirmed ovulation but didn’t fall on any of those cycles so was starting to really panic. We have since moved on to ivf which has (touch wood) worked for us. Wishing you all the luck xx

[Noodles2019 in reply to Solly-44]

The side effects are quite bad on Clomid. Great news you’ve had some success though, hopefully we will be the same. Good luck!x

[Ranchu90]

I also tried 5 months and it didn’t work for me. I couldn’t carry on with the treatment for another month because of the side effects, I had the ambulance at my door on my 5th month of trying. I am agree with Diane Arnold it doesn’t work for everyone but probably is good to try, you never know what will be the outcome.

[Noodles2019 in reply to Ranchu90]

Sorry to hear about your side effects. I’ve ended up in hospital twice with ruptured ovarian cysts because of the tablets so I feel your pain!