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Hello, I have been trying to conceive for over 4 years. I have one 9 year old daughter. I had surgery for endometriosis about a year ago and have been on clomid for past 7-8 months. I ve been through 2 cycles of IUI with no luck. I know clomid is the first choice of drugs for infertility. If that does not work what do you suggest I should try next?
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Clomid is clomiphene citrate which is a ovulation induction drug, and it is the drug of choice in infertility caused by disturbances in ovulation. Clomid should be taken for maximum 6 cycles continously at a time, as it leads to rapid depletion of follicles and poor response rate after 6 cycles. Intrauterine insemination can be tried for 3-6 cycles in a row, depending upon your age and other medical factors. Endometriosis leads to distorted fallopian tubes which lead to infertility. It has a high recurrence rate, and thus can be a cause of infertility in your case. I would suggest you and your partner to consult an infertility specialist and get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. You can go for in vitro fertilization if your age is more than 35 years. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Clomid is clomiphene citrate which is a ovulation induction drug, and it is the drug of choice in infertility caused by disturbances in ovulation. Clomid should be taken for maximum 6 cycles continously at a time, as it leads to rapid depletion of follicles and poor response rate after 6 cycles. Intrauterine insemination can be tried for 3-6 cycles in a row, depending upon your age and other medical factors. Endometriosis leads to distorted fallopian tubes which lead to infertility. It has a high recurrence rate, and thus can be a cause of infertility in your case. I would suggest you and your partner to consult an infertility specialist and get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. You can go for in vitro fertilization if your age is more than 35 years. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.