Clomid

I have recently heard about a new drug that can help you ovulate so that you may become pregnant, It's called Clomid.

Clomid is a brand name for a fertility drug Clomiphene Citrate, which can also be sold under the brand name as Serophen or a generic version of Clomiphene Citrate, but know that they are all the same drug.
This drug is most commonly used for females that are having a hard time ovulating.

Clomid is easy to use, you don't have to worry about poking yourself with needles you just take a bill.

Clomid’s side effects aren’t so bad, as far as fertility drugs are concerned. The most common side
effects are hot flashes, breast tenderness, mood swings, and nausea. But once the medication is stopped, the side effects will leave, too. It also works 80% of the time. You don't always get pregnant right away, out of 80% only about 40% to 45% of women using Clomid will get pregnant within six cycles of use.

If this is something that you are interested in you should consult with your doctor about it. You should follow the directions your doctor gives you, every doctor has a slightly different protocol.

The most common dosage of Clomid is 50 mg, taken for five days, on days 3 through 7 of your cycle, or days 5 through 9 of your cycle. (With day one of your cycle being the first day of real menstrual bleeding, and not just spotting.) Ovulation and pregnancy rates have been shown to be similar whether the drug is started on day two, three, four, or five, so don’t feel concerned if your doctor tells you a different protocol to follow than your friend, or me. : )
Also when you are using Clomid for more than six cycles is not generally recommended. If six cycles go by, and you still haven't become pregnant, other alternatives may be considered.

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Ovulation Calender/Calculator/Predictors

There are also other ways for women that are trying to conceive to find out when they are ovulation. One of them is keeping track of your BBT (Basal Body Temperature). Tracking your BBT is really easy, and has to be done every day. First thing in the morning you are taking you temperature with a thermometer, before you even get out of bed are even speaking and also making sure you have at lease 3 hours of sleep. For most people that already have kids this will be a little hard, do to you getting up to check on the kids are take them to the bathroom.What you are looking for is to see a change of at least .4 degrees Fahrenheit or more to tell if you are ovulating. Make sure that you keep the thermometer and a note pad at the side of your bed so that you can write down your temperature so that you want forget.

Using Ovulation test strips can be helpful as well, as this tracks your LH (Luteinizing hormone) through your urine, also done every morning. Elevated quantities causes ovulation (the release of the egg - or ovum - from the ovarian follicle). During the menstrual cycle only a small amount of LH is made, but in the middle of the cycle LH briefly and dramatically increases. This increase is called the "LH surge" and precedes ovulation. Conception is most likely to occur within thirty-six hours following the LH surge. The LH Ovulation Test is specifically designed to detect your LH surge - the time when you are likely to ovulate. If you receive a positive on an test strip test, you are in your most fertile phase of your menstrual cycle.



Ovulation Predictors/ calculators/ calendars are commonly use to recognized and best-guess methods to help estimate the days you are most likely to ovulate, and tell you your best chances to conceive. Most women have 28-32 day cycles and ovulation can take place during days 11-21 of the menstrual cycle. These days represent average cycles; many women have slightly shorter cycles and ovulate earlier and others have longer monthly cycles with ovulation occurring later in the month. So what you would do is put the first day of your lat period and the length of it. Then you would bet a calendar that would have the days that your most likely to be fertile on.

Ovulation Signs

Women that are trying to conceive, usually have a hard time finding out when they are ovulating, and tend to stress their body just thinking about it. Signs of ovulation aren’t difficult to notice, once you know what to look for. Here are some signs of ovulation.

There can be changes in cervical mucus can indicate when ovulation is about to occur. Cervical mucus will become very abundant, sticky, and clear as ovulation nears. It often looks like egg whites and is referred to as egg white mucus. When stretched between the thumb and forefinger, it will stretch several centimeters before breaking. This egg white mucus provides an optimal environment where sperm can live up to three days.

Increased estrogen levels during ovulation sometimes cause your sex drive to increase.

As ovulation approaches, the position and firmness of your cervix will change. The cervix will rise, soften, and the cervical opening will begin to widen in preparation for trying to get pregnant. When it is more difficult for you to feel your cervix that is a sign of ovulation. This period is known as SHOW - soft, high, open and wet. After this optimal baby making period, the cervix will lower and begin to harden again. Right before your period, it will feel very hard and pointed.

To learn the proper way to check your cervix and determine how it feels, you should talk with your health care provider.Premenstrual symptoms are an indicator of approaching ovulation. Symptoms can include breast tenderness, abdominal discomfort and bloating, moodiness, and abdominal cramps or twinges. It is up to you to identify your body's cues that will tell you when your cycle is gearing up to make a baby.

Some women experience mittelschmerz. Mittelschmerz is a German word meaning "middle pain." Typically mittelschmerz is felt on one side in the lower abdomen and may last anywhere from a few minutes to several days. The pain descriptions range from a small twinge to severe discomfort (which is rare).

Other symptoms may include some vaginal discharge, bleeding and nausea.There are two possible explanations for this pain. One reason is that pressure and pain is caused when the ovum stretches the membrane when it is released. Another reason may be because fluid and blood are released when the ovum leaves the ovary.

These signs are all valuable clues in determining when conception is most likely to happen. As you make efforts in learning your body and its cycle, you will become more confident in determining when you are most likely to ovulate and you can coordinate your conception plans to take advantage of this extremely fertile time.