https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:25:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1381021 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:58:49 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1381021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have the SA done first and if that looks good go with Clomid again since it was successful before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380979 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:49:01 +0000 pui 1380979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do the SA first. If the results come back good, I think giving Clomid another go is a good idea since you have had success with it in the past (Getting KU in 3 cycles is pretty good). While Clomid does suck, you should try and avoid having to do more intense fertility treatments if you can because they can be even more taxing on your life and finances. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380959 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:45:10 +0000 MamaMoose 1380959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Assuming you are in the US I would be very very surprised if midwife care was covered but OBGYN care was not covered. </p> <p>Personally, I would try the clomid again. My analysis would be that clomid helps you to ovulate regularly and therefore get you on a level playing field with someone with no fertility issues. For a couple with no fertility issues it isn't at all unusual for it to take three months to get pregnant, so to me, the clomid was totally successful for you. That being said, if the side effects were just too much, then I would definitely talk to a provider about different options, and I would suggest working with an OBGYN/RE who would have more experience with these specific concerns than a midwife. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380935 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:40:06 +0000 Jenn23 1380935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated Clomid too (made me a weeping mess at times!) but it sounds like since you had success with it before, you may have success again! Can you give it a month or two before pursuing something else? Also, I've heard femara has less side effects as mentioned above. Maybe try that one? And I also agree to have monitoring, too, unless you are ok with possible multiples! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380400 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 07:14:13 +0000 looch 1380400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you do a phone consult with an OBGYN? Just to find out what your options might be, before you explore further coverage? I don't know anything about your insurance, but could it be possible that if you have a formal diagnosis, certain things could be covered? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380394 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 07:08:19 +0000 swedishfish 1380394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't take Clomid without my husband having a semen analysis done first. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380362 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:13:43 +0000 TheReelDeal 1380362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are the midwives willing to try femara? It tends to have less side effects for some especially if you had side effects on clomid. Also, a SA may not be needed right away since you don't have a clear sperm+egg problem. I much prefer some type of monitoring with clomid and such, but if a RE/Ob-GYN might not be covered then go with the midwife. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380328 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 02:23:13 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1380328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know anything about this but I wanted to wish you luck! You might like the blog Baby Borneo or bust as well. She conceived two daughters on Clomid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-infertility-treatment#post-1380318 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:51:29 +0000 sarac 1380318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hive, I need advice.</p> <p>I conceived my daughter on my third round of 100mg of clomid. A previous round of 50mg didn't cause me to ovulate. I was not monitored by US while on clomid, just progesterone testing on CD21. I've decided to start treatment again this summer to try and conceive another. We've been trying, but aside from one chemical pregnancy, no luck. I've just stopped nursing her, and my cycles have always been very irregular. Fertility problems run in my family. </p> <p>I'm hoping for is a little advice. My midwives are willing to cycle me on clomid on my previously successful protocol. I'm not sure that's the best choice. It took three tries to get pregnant the last time. Not a ton, but not the immediate success many have. </p> <p>Should I just rerun this protocol? Should I seek out an OBGYN who could consider a different protocol? My husband has already agreed to a sperm analysis, which might change the plan entirely. I'm just not sure if I should give the clomid another few tries, or immediately seek something a little bit more serious. I really hated the way clomid made me feel, so that's a consideration. We also wanted our children to be 2 years apart, and that obviously isn't happening.</p> <p>Also a consideration is that my midwife care would be covered by insurance, but an OBGYN might not be. </p>