https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:44:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1522710 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:39:20 +0000 BSB 1522710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting. I'm having this done this cycle with the new RE. Starting the clomid pills today. He does have a hypothesis that my IF (and failed IUIs) are due to possible low egg supply and mild PCOS. I've always taken femera (at my old clinic), so this will be the first time taking clomid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388640 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:04:21 +0000 littlek 1388640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Awww, interesting, I did not know that. I have just saw several posters mention it so I thought it was common. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388638 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:03:43 +0000 littlek 1388638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I still had AF when I had my CD 3 testing done. For the CD 21, they would change it based on your Ovulation date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388598 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:51:57 +0000 LindsayInNY 1388598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Ahh, good to know!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388593 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:49:53 +0000 spaniellove 1388593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Yup, it's to check your post-O progesterone levels. And it's called CD21 but any decent doctor should know to wait until 7 days after you O! If not, insist on it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388590 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:48:27 +0000 LindsayInNY 1388590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Yeah. Like CD21, isn't that to check post-O levels? So if that's typically when I O, it wouldn't help, no? I'm not expecting any of it yet, just curious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388585 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:46:19 +0000 spaniellove 1388585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Are you asking if still having AF on CD affects any of the testing? I think it's pretty normal to have AF on CD2-3 and they're very used to working around everything. Some clinics are considerate and stock their bathrooms with pads! Also I wouldn't go to an RE expecting a Clomid Challenge test b/c it's not usually done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388560 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:36:50 +0000 littlek 1388560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I have not gotten that done. I've only had CD3 and CD21. I have my first appt with RE on February 14. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388556 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:34:52 +0000 LindsayInNY 1388556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is interesting... What if you have shorter or longer cycles? Does it still have the same effect? For example, on CD 3, AF is still in town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388506 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:18:10 +0000 spaniellove 1388506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Do you happen to know your antral follicle count? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388496 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:15:34 +0000 littlek 1388496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: my number was under 10 but on the higher side.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1388286 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:20:52 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1388286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes I wish I didn't know so much about all this stuff!! Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1387963 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:42:31 +0000 spaniellove 1387963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not every RE does it or needs the information from it, as your other tests can probably tell them what they need to know. It's your CD3 numbers that are more important in terms of diagnostics! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1387927 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:30:04 +0000 littlek 1387927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Hmmm, interesting. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1385040 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:20:17 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1385040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Your doctor would have you take Clomid on cycle days 5-9 after testing your Day 3 FSH level. They would then test your FSH again on Day 10. If your FSH is close to the same on Day 10 as it was on Day 3, chances are that your egg supply is good. However, if it's elevated on Day 10, you most likely have diminished ovarian reserve. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1384421 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:43:42 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1384421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My obgyn did one but my re never suggested. In my case I was given 50mg if Clomid and had blood draws on days 3, 14, &amp; 21. They read those to see how the Clomid works for you. I don't know the technical stuff, but it let's them know if it's worth it to keep trying Clomid </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-clomid-challenge-test#post-1384041 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:23:05 +0000 littlek 1384041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have seen several people mention the "Clomid Challenge Test". What is it? I'm curious because my guess is that when I visit with the RE he will suggest it. </p>