Clomid: How Can It Help You Get Pregnant?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI discusses Clomid, a medication used for ovulation induction. She describes how it works, the potential side effects and risks, and what situations she uses it for.

Questions Answered:
What is Clomid used for?
What is SERM?
What happens during ovulation?
What happens if you don’t ovulate?
What is PCOS?
How long do you take Clomid?
What is the dosage?
When does Clomid not work?
What are the side effects?
What are the risks?
When is it best to use Clomid?
How is Clomid used in IVF cycles?
How can Clomid be used for men?

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Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas.

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[anitarusso]

I have mild PCOS and a luteal phase defect (spotting in the second have of my luteal phase) and I have two perfect babies thanks to clomid. Baby #1 conceived first clomid cycle (after a year of trying naturally) and baby #2 on my second clomid cycle. Doesn't work for everyone but for me it is an absolute wonder-drug. Just want to give some people hope who are watching this ❤

[Stephymo]

I took clomid twice last year after a miscarriage. The first time I was fine no side effects. However, the second time, it gave me headaches and vision problems. I didn’t end up pregnant. Didn’t take it again. But now naturally pregnant 🤰🏻 😊

[aubreydh]

I start my clomid tomorrow for the first time. I been TTC going on 3years. I pray this work for me!! ❤

[chrissym]

Went on clomid in early April 2023 and got pregnant. Currently in my 9th week. Luckily I didn’t have any side effects while taking it

[lesliebullock]

Great timing! I did a round of clomid and trigger shot yesterday! Really trying this month! Your videos are so great!

[Diyer]

Starting my first cycle of clomid this month! After getting pregnant and having a miscarriage it’s took almost 10 months since, so my fertility doctor recommended we take clomid and try to conceive naturally before going the IUI route. I’m praying it’ll work for me right away 🙏🏼

[outlawstephsh]

Thank you for posting this. My doctor just prescribed this to me last week and I had additionally concerns. This answered all my questions. Thanks Again!

[TheVioletdecember]

Thank you for another great video. I would love to see a dedicated video on letrozole.

[srmedias]

I was put on letrozole twice. My doctor wanted two follicles/eggs to mature in hopes one would fertilize. The first time (2.5mg) nothing really happened. Three follicles (of 20) were moving together at first but in the end only one at time of insemination. The second time she increased my dose to 5mg and all that happened was one follicle grew too big too fast.

[tashiamone]

Just completed my first round of clomid after 7 years of trying naturally. No known health issues. Fingers crossed

[User-qpvq]

What do you mean for women 44 old clomid or letrozole?Just your experience.
Thank you

[negracaribena]

I’m excited for this video! Thank you for all this information. I’m on fertility medication now and I’m switching from letrozole to tamoxifen.

Can you do videos like this for letrozole and tamoxifen?

[marialma]

Hi thank you doc for the amazing video. My doc prescribed me 5 days clomid. I took one on the second day of the period and the period stopped. Why did this happen? Should I continue using clomid?

[torrylee]

I'm 32w pregnant with my rainbow baby from using clomid, estrogen, trigger shot and iui!! ❤️🌈

[savannahmullins]

Thank you for the helpful information! My friends mom owns a fertility clinic in Houston (where I live) so I’ve been seeing her, but my OBGYN was the one to prescribe me clomid (I have mild PCOS & am 32 years old)

Blood tests show I have low progesterone in luteal phase so I only get my period once every 2 months and the cycle length isn’t consistent.

I don’t want to take Clomid if I don’t need it..I’d rather just take progesterone if that would help me ovulate.

Do you have appointments that are just for consult (since I’ve already had all the tests) because I don’t feel like my OBGYN is giving me the best options necessarily. It was just “take this this and this and you’ll get pregnant”…I just feel a bit lost🥺

[colomboea]

This video was great timing— I took my first dose last night.

How effective is clomid? My doctor said he’s only giving it to me because my insurance wont cover IVF unless I do this first (clomid/IUI), but that I should not get my hopes up or expect it to work at all, and basically just suffer through three cycles so we can show I tried.

[Miss_Abby]

Is it possible to just take clomid without IUI/IVF? At least for the first 2-3 cycles. I have unexplained infertility and have a follow up appt with my fertility doctor next week. Just wondering if it’s possible doing it that way before going the expensive route (ivf).

[Fatimah]

I got pregnant first cycle on clomid. Yes I had some of the side effects specifically irritability and super emotional. My question, I am 29 with pcos and bmi of 28. Do you think in every future pregnancy I will have to use clomid? Is there anyway to get pregnancy spontaneously.

[valholla]

What if you ovulate normally but you're over 40 just want to use Letrozole to boost ovulation to avoid IVF? Is this effective for boosting normal ovulation?

[Miss.Krystle]

Hi Natalie, i have a question. Ive done 4 rounds of clomid, ive ovulated on all cycles but negative. Our ivf has been scheduled and i have the decision to make, do i finish the 2 remaining clomid
cycles or move to ivf now? Id really appreciate your opinion. Ill be 38 shortly ttc#1 pcos