Monday, November 06, 2006

Beware the hostility.

There are, as with any fertility treatments, side effects associated with the use of Clomid/Serophene:


Mood Issues
Fertility medications and hormones in general are often blamed for the foul mood of any woman of childbearing age. That said, increasing hormones can be a recipe for altered moods or mood swings. Most women find these to be temporary, usually lasting just during the actual days that you take the medication or a day or two later.

Headaches
Headaches are a problem also associated with hormones. You need to consult your doctor if you experience severe headaches or if you have any complications like visual disturbances with your headaches. If you are prone to headaches try to talk to your doctor beforehand about the treatment that is most appropriate.

Multiple Pregnancy (Twins, Triplets, etc.)
The multiple pregnancy rate associated with the use of Clomid and its companions is about 10%. Talk to your practitioner to find out what your personal risks are, because these may not all be related to the medication.

Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are annoying, but also a part of the hormone game. You may experience them at any time during therapy but many women find they strike often at night. Cool showers, fans and sleeping in the nude (also good for getting pregnant) can all help you maintain a sense of calm during this period.

Ovarian Enlargement
Ovarian enlargement or hyperstimulation is possible with this medication. This is why your doctor will follow you and watch you for signs of hyperstimulation. It is fairly uncommon but one of the main reasons that good follow up and screening are needed when using medication to induce or increase ovarian function.

Hostile Mucous
Hostile cervical mucous can prevent pregnancy. Your doctor may screen you or ask that you watch your signs of ovulation via your cervical mucous. Some physicians may prescribe aids for issues with cervical mucous, but you should not self-medicate.

Bet you wish you were me!

11 comments:

~j. said...

Are you gonna gunnit?

Bek said...

Wow...... how fun!

Good luck adn I hope you don't have hostile ANYTHING when you are in the middle of all this stuff....

Anonymous said...

Bring on the grandbabies!!

Carina said...

Nope, didn't work, I still want a torta.

wendysue said...

Wow, HOSTILE mucous? Who knew?

b. said...

I know I'm a stranger, but let me say I've tossed up a prayer on your behalf. My inability to reproduce was a definite....this roller coaster has got to suck! I hope there aren't too many of these intrusive or outrusive barriers on your journey to another baby.

dalene said...

Wishing you a suspension of all and any hostilities...and complete evasive maneuvers as far as side effects go.

~j. said...

ps -- i lovelovelove the new picture at the top of the blog page.

cabesh said...

They always tell you the WORST stuff....I didn't have any side effects from the clomid AND it worked. You can do it!

La Yen said...

Except, Cabesh, I get side effects from water. And Air. So I am planning on a hostile mucous coup of sorts. (There will be mustaches and hand grenades.)

And glad you like the picture, Nayvor. Do you think I am a maybe lesbian because I like the pin ups?

Azucar, I wish I could mail you a torta, but the pillowy goodness would not last. I can do another muumuu, but that is as close as I can get. Or a scorpion imbedded in a resin paper-weight. Ladies Choice.

Guileless Mom said...

So if you wind up with twins, would you give them matching names? Just curious.

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