Clomid question - what's the difference with the CD you start?

I was approved for one more IUI (#5) yay!

Typically I take clomid from CD5-9. They told me to start on CD 3 this time. Is there a difference?

Clomid question - what's the difference with the CD you start?

Congrats on being approved for one more iui.

I'm sure there must be a reason your dr wants it that way. If this is maybe your last iui, did you think about injectables?

Re: Clomid question - what's the difference with the CD you start?

Good question. I always take it from 3-7 so I never thought to question it.

Re: Clomid question - what's the difference with the CD you start?

From what I've read, there's no difference in effectiveness if you do it CD 3-7 or CD 5-9. This cycle I actually did it CD 6-10 (my office doesn't do blood on weekends and that's just how it worked out) and I had 2 or 3 good-sized follicles, ready for an IUI just over a week later.

Good luck!

Clomid question - what's the difference with the CD you start?

I've started cd 2, 9, and 3. Each of those iui's worked

Re: Clomid question - what's the difference with the CD you start?

I believe days 3-7 give you more follicles but not always better quality.

Days 5-9 are better quality, but not as many follicles.

I've always done days 3-7 and were lucky both times on the first shot. Good luck!