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I have been experiencing irregular periods after taking the tablet Clomid. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to conceive for the past year. This month I took the tablet Clomid for the first time, before tablet Clomid, my cycle was regular after taking the tablet Clomid I am not getting my period on my date. So I took a home pregnancy test and it came negative. Could this be due t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Tablet Clomid (Clomiphene citrate) is a medication used to induce ovulation in women who are having difficulty conceiving. It is possible that the tablet Clomid has affected your menstrual cycle, causing your period to be delayed or irregula... Read Full »
We have been trying to conceive for 10 months and not successful. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I got a semen analysis done and the results are 2.5 ml volume, 57 million per ml (142.5 million total), 47 % total motility, 8 % morphology (Kruger or Strict), 93% viability, pH, viscosity, and liquefication all are normal. What do you think of these results? My wife and I have been tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know a few more details to answer your query better. Do you have the entire report, if not, then at least the detailed report on motility? Has your wife been evaluated by a gynecologist? What is your line of work, is it sedentary, does it involve a lot of ... Read Full »
Does the brief use of anabolic steroids affect the hormonal profile in the future?
Query: Hello doctor, I am hoping you can give me some answers about what I can do for health optimization going forward. About myself, I recently turned 25, and have been lifting weights seriously since 18 years old. My height is 6’, and my weight is 198 lbs and about 14% body fat. When I was 19, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for asking me. Regarding your questions. Do not worry the previous usage of pro hormones will not have any effect on your health. As your Testosterone and Estrogen levels are normal. I do not think you need to use any medication to increase the levels. Even if your... Read Full »
How can I get pregnant with 5 mm endometrium?
Query: Hi doctor, I had irregular periods. All my other test reports are normal such as LH, FSH, AMH, thyroid and FBS. I had done pelvis transvaginal sonography three days back, but last period date was 28 days back. My report summary is as follows. Pelvis shows an anteverted, uterus with central endometri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your endometrial thickness of 5 mm is very less to support pregnancy. With Progesterone supplements, it is possible to maintain pregnancy. However, it can be slightly difficult to conceive. I suggest you to go for ovulation induction, as it will help. Also, I would ... Read Full »
Why are my periods shifting by one day after taking Clomid 50 mg?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. My husband and I have been trying for the last six months for a baby. But I discovered that I had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and diabetes three months back. Now diabetes is under control as I am taking Metformin 500 mg twice a day. I am walking and exerc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, Clomid (Clomiphene) can help in ovulation. It induces the growth of one ovum, which usually does not occur in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). But this ovulation has to be followed up with either follicular study (scan to see w... Read Full »
What Clomid dose is recommended for a 42-year-old with AMH of 0.35?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know what dose of Clomifene citrate (Clomid) would you recommend for a 42-year-old with an AMH of 0.35? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest apart from FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) you do blood tests TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and prolactin. Clomifene is started at 50 mg daily for five days. If ovulation does not occur then the dose can be increased... Read Full »
I have a negative serum beta hCG level. Can I still be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old dental surgeon with no past or present health issues, and I am trying to conceive. I have a regular cycle of 28 days, and I have consulted a gynecologist before who has put me on Clomid for three months. I have also taken all the required fertility tests, which show ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) result is also negative, it definitely indicates you have not got pregnant in this cycle. The symptoms you have mentioned could also be possible because of the progesterone hormone secretion in the postovulatory... Read Full »
Why did I get brown discharge after taking Duphaston and Clomid?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 24 years old and trying to get conceived. But my periods are irregular. I consulted a gynecologist. She advised me to take Duphaston. After taking it for five days, I got my periods. I followed the same for the next month. After taking my second dose, I consulted her again. She advise... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Duphaston (Dydrogesterone) is given to correct hormone levels. They help in having a pregnancy. In your case, it is difficult to predict pregnancy from your history alone. If there is no pregnancy, there is an initiation of bleeding after stopping Duphaston within one t... Read Full »
I want to get pregnant very soon. Can I take clomid for ovalution?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to get pregnant very soon. Last year, when I was pregnant I missed it in three months. After that I am trying for the same. I am going through regular treatment with my gynecologist. I have done all tests and everything is fine. I am frustrated now. My partner did not undergo any t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have already conceived once, you will not have any problem. Semen analysis is mandatory. If it is normal then you can go for ovulation induction. For further information consult a childbirth educator online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/childbi... Read Full »
When is the appropriate time to take Clomid for conceiving?
Query: Hi doctor, My TVS report says endometrium thickness is 1.2 cm, few tiny cystic areas, two to three small nabothian cysts, in right ovary 10 to 12 small scattered follicle (largest of 0.5*0.4cm), in left ovary 10 to 12 scattered follicle, simple anechoic cysts 1.4*1.2 cm in left ovary function and m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before taking Clomid (Clomifene), I would like to know: 1) Which day of the cycle was this scan done? 2) What day of the cycle are you in now? 3) What is the reason for Clomid intake? Fluid in POD (pouch of Douglas) and a cyst in your left ovary signifies that... Read Full »