Anyone taking letrozole (femara) instead of clomid?

Jessa · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:01 AM

My doctor put me on letrozole, which does the same thing as clomid but without drying up my CM or thinning the endometrial lining. Just wondering if anyone else was using letrozole too? Seems like clomid is more popular....

Eveadel · Nov 16th, 2009, 12:51 PM

I would like to know the answer to this. Im due to start taking it tomorrow.

Jessa · Nov 16th, 2009, 18:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Eveadel

I would like to know the answer to this. Im due to start taking it tomorrow.

If you don't mind me asking, why were you prescribed it? Do you already ovulate on your own?

lala11011 · Nov 16th, 2009, 22:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessa

My doctor put me on letrozole, which does the same thing as clomid but without drying up my CM or thinning the endometrial lining. Just wondering if anyone else was using letrozole too? Seems like clomid is more popular....

I was on it for 3 months then moved to ivf

jonnanne3 · Nov 17th, 2009, 05:56 AM

I have taken Femara for the first time this month. I ovulate on my own too. I was on clomid for 4 months and it did well but my new FS wanted me to take Femara because he says that with Clomid, it produces a lot of follicles, but with Femara it produces 1 or 2 good quality eggs. Increasing the chances of pregnancy in older women. (I am 37)
Why did they prescribe it to you all? Good luck to all of you and

to us all!

Eveadel · Nov 17th, 2009, 07:24 AM

My consultant prescribed me Femara as I did not want to take Clomid because of the awful side effects. I have secondary infertility so I presume he thinks this might help?

P.S. Im 35 so hope it works for me soon x

Jessa · Nov 17th, 2009, 16:47 PM

My OB/GYN prescribed it to me because of a weird luteal phase. I already ovulate on my own, but I tend to spot for days before my period starts, usually beginning around 6DPO. He said this should stop the spotting. We'll see what happens.....

jonnanne3 · Nov 18th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Oh! You know what they say, you learn something new everyday. I didn't know that! I guess we will see how it goes this month for both of us. You for just the Femara and me the Femara and Prometrium twice a day. FX for both of us that it will work this cycle!

Eveadel · Nov 18th, 2009, 07:31 AM

What dose are you or have you been taking? What time are you taking yours? Ive been told to take 5mg once a day. I am taking it at 12.30 each day.

jonnanne3 · Nov 18th, 2009, 08:00 AM

I had taken one 2.5 mg pill on CD 3 thru 7. I took mine at bedtime so I could sleep off any symptoms I may have gotten. I was a bit moody on Cd 5 thru 7 and I was getting headaches. Nothing too bad, just irritating. Good luck!

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Jessa Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,827	Anyone taking letrozole (femara) instead of clomid? My doctor put me on letrozole, which does the same thing as clomid but without drying up my CM or thinning the endometrial lining. Just wondering if anyone else was using letrozole too? Seems like clomid is more popular....

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Eveadel Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Benfleet, Essex Posts: 39	I would like to know the answer to this. Im due to start taking it tomorrow.

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Nov 17th, 2009, 05:56 AM	#5
jonnanne3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Va. USA Posts: 4,313	I have taken Femara for the first time this month. I ovulate on my own too. I was on clomid for 4 months and it did well but my new FS wanted me to take Femara because he says that with Clomid, it produces a lot of follicles, but with Femara it produces 1 or 2 good quality eggs. Increasing the chances of pregnancy in older women. (I am 37) Why did they prescribe it to you all? Good luck to all of you and to us all!

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Nov 17th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#6
Eveadel Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Benfleet, Essex Posts: 39	My consultant prescribed me Femara as I did not want to take Clomid because of the awful side effects. I have secondary infertility so I presume he thinks this might help? P.S. Im 35 so hope it works for me soon x

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Nov 17th, 2009, 16:47 PM	#7
Jessa Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,827	My OB/GYN prescribed it to me because of a weird luteal phase. I already ovulate on my own, but I tend to spot for days before my period starts, usually beginning around 6DPO. He said this should stop the spotting. We'll see what happens.....

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Nov 18th, 2009, 06:55 AM	#8
jonnanne3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Va. USA Posts: 4,313	Oh! You know what they say, you learn something new everyday. I didn't know that! I guess we will see how it goes this month for both of us. You for just the Femara and me the Femara and Prometrium twice a day. FX for both of us that it will work this cycle!

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Nov 18th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#9
Eveadel Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Benfleet, Essex Posts: 39	What dose are you or have you been taking? What time are you taking yours? Ive been told to take 5mg once a day. I am taking it at 12.30 each day.

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Nov 18th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#10
jonnanne3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Va. USA Posts: 4,313	I had taken one 2.5 mg pill on CD 3 thru 7. I took mine at bedtime so I could sleep off any symptoms I may have gotten. I was a bit moody on Cd 5 thru 7 and I was getting headaches. Nothing too bad, just irritating. Good luck!

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