Re: Clomid question - Elaine, , Claire...

July 10, 2003

Hi,

will know more about this than I do, but according to the 2003 PDR, Clomid

shouldn't affect thyroid function. It's an ovarian stimulant but not related to

estrogen. There are other possible side effects, including vision problems that

your physician should advise you about. Take care, Elaine

July 11, 2003

Hi -

I took Clomid and didn't notice any hyper/hypo changes because of it. It

did make me have through mood swings though.

Take care,

> Hello, all.

>

> I am curious about potential complications of taking Clomid. I know

> Clomid mimics estrogen and am concerned about whether it will make me

> very hypO. I am always on the hypO side early in my cycle, when my

> own estrogen is higher...on the hyper side in the latter half of my

> cycle after estrogen falls.

>

> I am currently doing quite well on very little PTU - lately I only

> need 50 - 75 mgs / day. I'm nervous about how I'll react to the

> clomid (if I decide to take it) - afraid I'll be ready for the looney

> bin with that much extra estrogen circulating. OB is pushing it -

> and I know neither the OB nor my Endo has any expertise in the area.

>

> Can you advise?

>

> Thanks much!

>

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