By Claire We started ttc in Jan 2006. From the beginning we were unsure if we would have male factor issues, as dh had mumps orchitis when he was 16 years old, and as a result one of his testicles had been left much smaller. We saw his GP, and dh did a SA. The result was very poor/abnormal, and we had to wait for dh to be able to repeat the SA. During this time, he made lifestyle changes, and the 2nd result was much better. In June 2006, I discovered I was pg, but unfortunately started bleeding, and miscarried very shortly after. After the mc, my cycles became quite erratic. I was treated for cervical erosion at this time, and discussed my cycles/mc with my consultant. In Sept 2006, he did bloods, which showed I was not ovulating, at that time. He suggested starting clomid, to see if it would help regulate/ induce ovulation. My FSH and LH levels were fine. I started on 50 mg clomid in October 2006. Initially I had low cd 21 progesterone results, although my consultant said I was ovulating. I also had a short luteal phase of only 10-11 days at the most. I did 2 cycles at 50mg, 2 at 100mg, and one cycle at 150mg. Each time, my progesterone results were getting better. I began my 5th cycle of 150mg on 31st Jan 2007, and got my BFP on 28th Feb 2007! After a very straightforward pg, H was born at 36+5 weeks, on 15/10/07, weighing 6lb 2oz's We know our journey was much shorter and straightforward then many, and how lucky we are, but our journey took us through many emotions, with the worry over dh's SA, the mc, and taking clomid. Taking clomid did take its toll, and I thought it would work 1st time, and was very upset, and became increasingly so, with each cycle that it didn't work, so I hope this may bring hope to women who are going through having to take several courses of clomid.