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Rachel: I'd like to know what the chances are of Clomid (50mg at the moment) working. I have a history of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and have an irregular cycle. I suppose this means that my body can work, but only sporadically. Is there anything that I can do to improve the chances of Clomid working?
Dr Lockwood: Clomid is a good drug for women with PCOS but, although nearly 75 per cent of women will get a regular ovular cycle on Clomid, only half of those will get pregnant. The recommendation now is that you only have 6-12 months of Clomid max. If pregnancy hasn't occurred by then, there is probably another problem as well as PCOS. Read my article Common, curable causes of infertility.
Rachel: I'd like to know what the chances are of Clomid (50mg at the moment) working. I have a history of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and have an irregular cycle. I suppose this means that my body can work, but only sporadically. Is there anything that I can do to improve the chances of Clomid working?
Dr Lockwood: Clomid is a good drug for women with PCOS but, although nearly 75 per cent of women will get a regular ovular cycle on Clomid, only half of those will get pregnant. The recommendation now is that you only have 6-12 months of Clomid max. If pregnancy hasn't occurred by then, there is probably another problem as well as PCOS. Read my article Common, curable causes of infertility.
debbiegardner: I had an appointment yesterday to see about IVF and have decided that if I'm healthy enough, I'd like to be an 'egg sharer'. About seven years ago I was diagnosed with acromegaly, although it's been in remission for about 2-3 years now. Do you think this will cause any problems being an egg sharer?
Dr Lockwood: I'm afraid that acromegaly could well stop you being an egg sharer. As you know it is caused by excess production of growth hormone. All clinics differ in their criteria for accepting egg donors and sharers. All I can advise you is to be perfectly honest with the clinic and take along as much of your medical records as you can.
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