The Sickle Cell Disease Forum

[monique6]

Hi all I haven't been on here in a while. I am trying to conceive.
does clomid have an effect on SCD?

[Mamoo]

Hi Monique6,

Welcome back to the forum. Well I've done a lot of research & could come up with no definite answer for you. So....you don't have any children(?)...have you ever been pregnant or had test to rule out infertility?

I found a website for you to check out that's a blog style that women have posted about their experiences while taking Clomid...also you may try googling it under "side effects of Clomid" to get some general ideas. Something I did find unusual is it can raise the "odds" of having a multiple birth .....here's the link.......

http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/clomidside16.htm

I wish you much luck.....by the way one of the girls on here is expecting in April.......TWINS! Her name is Carlene...not by clomid though.

Take care,
Mamoo

[monique6]

Thanks mamoo,
I do have poblems ovulating. My gyne brought my SCD back up like he forgot I had it. I took the clomid last month. Not sure if it worked though. I will find out at the end of the week. My husband and i talked about risks. He does not have the trait. My sister had twins after taking clomid. My mom is generally concerned about me having a child. Since I have no children (age 30)I feel it is the right time, but GOD may have another time in mind.
monique

[Mamoo]

Hi Moniquesix,

Well have you had any news whether the Clomid worked or not? Some cases I read about were fortunate enough to only have to take it for one month while a few it was several months. Let us know how you're doing about side-effects!
Take care,
Mamoo

P.S. sorry it took me so long to get back with you...I've been battling sinus migraines on a daily basis & finally (cross my fingers have it under control!)

[monique6]

Well, the clomid did not work this month. I am skipping a month from it. I hate taking pills and want to give my body a break. We'll see what happens.
Wrap up everyone it is starting to get cold.