What is clomid for? And what is a chemical pregnancy?

[Anonymous]

Just wondering - I value your opionions becuase there is a lot of knowledge and expereince on this board.

What type of person is a cadidate for clomid, and what does it do?

[Anonymous]

Not to be snarky, but you can google this information.

[Anonymous]

Clomid is a fertility drug that increases the chance of pregnancy. It helps women ovulate (produce a mature egg) during their cycle.
What Is A Chemical Pregnancy?
A chemical pregnancy is the clinical term used for a very early miscarriage. In many cases, the positive pregnancy test was achieved before the woman’s period was due but a miscarrige occured before a heartbeat was able to be seen on an ultrasound.

With the ultra sensitive pregnancy tests on the market today, it is easier than ever to get a positive result 3 or 4 days before your period is due. It is wonderful for those who NEED to know, but does have it’s down side. Early testing shows chemical pregnancies which would not have been detected had the woman waited for her period to arrive.

Chemical pregnancies are unfortunately very common. 50 to 60% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage very early in pregnancy. Most occur without the woman even knowing that she was pregnant.

What Causes a Chemical Pregnancy?

Most chemical pregnancies are due to chromosomal problems in the developing fetus. Other possible causes are inadequate uterine lining, uterine abnormalities both congenital or acquired like fibroids, low hormone levels, luteal phase defect or certain infections.