Clomid 101 | Fertility Quickie

[@charitybridgeman2022]

Can you use Clomid if you have inflamation in your cervix or uterus?

[@thebabyyouwant]

Good question! Although it's not technically a contraindication (having ovarian cysts, liver disease, unexplained uterine bleeding, and certain types of tumors are definitely reasons NOT to take clomid... see FDA link) I would think it'd be significantly better to get to the root and treat/manage the inflammation before taking clomid to make the clomid more likely to work and result in pregnancy. For example, if a person has inflammation in their uterus due to having endometriosis (which you could look into using a test like the Receptiva test) then doing treatement for a couple months prior to IVF or IUI (and taking meds such as clomid) to decrease the inflammation will make the IVF or clomid more likely to work (because decreasing inflammation helps support implantation). There are obviously many other factors, age, ovarian reserve, insurance, etc. but this would be how I'd talk with someone dealing with inflammation who was TTC! Hope this helps! www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/016131s026lbl.pdf

[@charitybridgeman2022]

@@thebabyyouwant Thank you very much, this was very helpful. Does it have over the counter antibiotic that can be used, the you may recommend? Or it must be prescribe?

[@thebabyyouwant]

@@charitybridgeman2022 You would definitely want to talk with a good doctor for thissort of care because it really depends on what the source of inflammation is. Bacterial infection = antibiotics that are customized to the type of bacteria (swab). Inflammation due to endometrial cells being out of place can be treated with 2-3 months of estrogen depleting medication (to suppress the cells from growing and cycling in the wrong place and causing inflammation). There are different causes and different treatments for each root cause. I've even seen people with inflammation due to fluid building up in the scar from past c-sections, aspirating the fluid, antibiotics, even fixing the scar with surgery if it's not healed right. The bottom line is there are lots of specific nuances and it's a share that many docs miss them, but if you find a good provider who is wiling to get to the root and do some investigation it can help with implantation and pregnancy a lot. It's frustrating that this care isn't more universal, but I'm glad you can advocate and ask questions and I hope it helps you get some improvements!

[@malkyoster]

​@charitybridgeman2022 I see it's a year ago comment but this can still be helpful a gyn can help u correct ur cervical issues and yes there r remedies on top of treatment like iron, vitamin c and other that really work their magic and will heal and improve your entire down there cycle experience