QuestionHi,
I am on my 2nd round of Clomid. I ovulated late last cycle on 50mg, so this cycle my dose is 100mg. In the past I experienced spotting during most of my cycle and for several days before my period begins, and I usually have pretty heavy periods. So when my period was due to start my 2nd round of clomid I was concerned that I had lighter bleeding. However, the blood did look like period blood, just much lighter then what I was used to. I called my doctor to see if this is a normal thing while on clomid and they said yes it was and not to worry and that I could start my clomid. So I took 100mg day 3-7. My "period" lasted 5 days with 3 days of light spotting after. During this time by BBT was still very high, which concerned me, I called the doctor about this and they told me not to worry that BBT's are not always accurate. On day 9 I started heavy bleeding, like my usual period and it got heavier through the night and into the morning, which is where I am today. I believe my real period is just now starting, is this month a bust because I took clomid too early or will this period I started yesterday cancel it out and I can start over taking clomid again? Is it safe?
AnswerHello Austin,
I think that this new flow is your real period and this should define your cycle. If you want, you can restart the cycle using Clomid on cycle day #3-7 or 5-9 then proceed from there to see how you respond.
Good Luck,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
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