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The starting dose of Clomid is 50 mg once daily for five days, with the following instructions:
If you have periods, Clomid should be started on or near the fifth day of your cycle (five days after your period starts). In some cases, your healthcare provider may suggest taking Clomid earlier in your cycle.
If you do not have periods (or if you have not had one in a long time), your healthcare provider will instruct you about when to start Clomid. If you are not having a regular period, your doctor may prescribe medication to induce a period.
The Clomid dose can be increased to 100 mg once daily for five days if ovulation does not occur at the lower dose. Your healthcare provider will help you determine if ovulation has occurred (using basal body temperature charting, an ultrasound, or blood test). You can try this higher dose as soon as 30 days after the first dose (after making sure that you are not pregnant first).
If ovulation does not occur after three tries with Clomid (or if ovulation has occurred but you are still not pregnant), you should stop Clomid and should be reevaluated by your healthcare provider. It is not recommended to take doses more than 100 mg per day or to take more that six rounds (cycles) of Clomid.
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