Our Clomid Journey

   October 2013, Raphael and I decided to consult an OB-GYN for my PCOS. He prescribed me with a fertility pill called Clomid. If you want to learn more about this drug, visit this link Clomid. He said that the Clomid will help stimulate my follicles to develop and mature so that I will hopefully ovulate.
   My first Clomid cycle started with 50mg. We had to induce my period so I took Provera for 10 days. Three days after I took Provera my period came. Days 5-9 of my period, I took Clomid. Some women said that they have bad side effects when they took Clomid and some women said their cysts ruptured while taking Clomid. In my experience, I didn't have any bad side effects like dizziness, vomitting, or abdominal pain. I was just calm and relaxed while taking it. I went to see my doctor during Day 12 for an ultrasound. The results showed that there was no dominant follicle that is ready for ovulation. The blood test during Day 21 confirmed that I did not ovulate.
  When my OB-GYN called me to say that I did not ovulate, I cried for a moment because I really hope that this was our lucky charm. I was depressed for a little while but my doctor said that the next step is to increase my dosage.
  My second Clomid cycle my dosage was increased to 100mg. I did the same procedure by taking Provera to induce my period and Clomid during days 5-9. When we went for my ultrasound to check on my follicles, we saw one dominant follicle. Raphael was with me during the ultrasound and we were happy to hear there was one dominant follicle. However, day 21 blood test confirmed that I did not ovulate. My OB-GYN called me again to relay the message that I did not ovulate. I cried again for a while and moved on with the next plan which is to increase my dosage for the last time.
   My hopes went down for the next cycle that I believed that I will not ovulate. Third cycle, I was taking Provera to induced my period. I took Clomid 150mg for days 5-9. We went again for an ultrasound and surprisingly there were no mature follicle. I am positive that my blood test will say that I did not ovulate. Day 21 came and I was right --> no ovulation! My OB-GYN talked to me and said he cannot do anything else and he suggested that I see a Reproductive Endocrinologist. I cried and cried and felt like everything was falling apart and the idea of having children will be out of our plans.
   My husband was very supportive of me and have been nothing but amazing. I know that he is also in pain deep down but his faith overpowers his fears. I am so grateful that I was blessed with a man like him. He is indeed my perfect match!

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