Tuesday, August 1, 2000

My First Cycle of Clomid




Well, I just finished my last day of Clomid (50 mg) yesterday (cd 7). To be honest, I really have had no side effects. I did have three slight hot flashes on cd6, but that was it.

I have been worried about the fact that many women have said that Clomid dries up CM. However, I am having more creamy CM than I ever remember having. I am really excited...as I think I may actually O before my usual cd 17 -19. I have heard that Clomid causes you to ovulate earlier, so I am looking forward to that.

Paul had a great thought the other day. While he had only been taking ProXeed (the supplement that is claimed to help sperm count and mobility) for about 2 weeks before O the month we got pg, it may have had some affect on his sperm even though it generally takes three months to notice changes in sperm. The reason being that when he had his second vasectomy reversal, Dr. Silber reconnected the vas very very close to the testicle (so that there was really no vas left.)

The sperm generally spend months in the vas until they make their way out in the semen. Thus, while it may take men with normal vas 3 months to notice differences in their sperm based on vitamins, etc...it probably doesn't take nearly as long for Paul's swimmers...since they have a shorter journey. It makes perfect sense to me. So, I immediately ordered some more ProXeed. We probably won't receive it in time for this cycle...but we will have it for next cycle and we will see if it works again.
 

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