Letrozole for Female Infertility User Reviews (Page 5)

• Lul...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2020

"Went to a fertility doctor. They put me on Letrozole. The first 3 months, I ovulated but didn't become pregnant, so they gave me another 3 months! That didn't work either, so they decided my partner and I need to try Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), which I was excited about, but to get public funding, I had to lose weight. So while I lost the weight, I was given another 3 months of Letrozole (which didn't work either). I'm close to losing all the weight I need to, so I asked for another month to carry on trying while losing the weight. So after 10 months on Letrozole, I'm hoping I can either get pregnant this last round or lose this weight to get the IUI!"

• SHA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2020

"I’ve been taking Letrozole since August or September last year to help me get pregnant. I’ve been on the Clear Blue ovulating kits. I got the smiley face January 10th. I had intercourse as soon as I got the smiley face. I took pregnancy tests a month later, still no positive pregnancy test. Hopefully this time works, we’ve been trying 6 and a half years!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

"I recently found out I have PCOS. My periods went from regular to none, back to regular, then I started my period twice in one month and didn't stop bleeding heavy for 3 months. I was put on Provera for a year, 21 days a month to help regulate my period. Well, I've been trying to get pregnant for 2 years after my miscarriage. My doctor recently started me on Femara. I just took my first pill, but I'm confused because my periods are light, so I don't know if that will affect anything. Hopefully, I ovulate and my period isn't prolonged!"

• Ppp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2022

"I'm a PCOD patient, and I have had IUI/IVF twice in 2016/17, but no luck. In 2020, conceived spontaneously, resulted in missed abortion in the 1st trimester. Again, tried for conception after one year with letrozole 2.5 mg. I got pregnant on the 1st try but lost my baby within one week of birth. Again trying with it, but no luck. I'm on the 3rd cycle of letrozole 2.5 mg."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2022

"I am suffering from PCOS. My doctor gave me Duphaston to induce and stop my period after having it. For day 3 of my cycle, I took letrozole 2.5 mg, and my period came for a 28-day cycle. Now I took 5 mg letrozole, starting from day 3 to day 7 of my cycle. I am waiting for a positive pregnancy test this month."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2024

"Got pregnant with my first on cycle 3. Tried for a second baby for 7 cycles. I have regular cycles and ovulate. Started taking Letrozole cycle day 3-7, 5mg on cycle 8 of trying. No luck on pregnancy, though I did see my estrogen levels decrease and FSH increase, so it was doing what it was intended to do. The same thing happened on cycle 9 and 10. On cycle 11, I increased to 5mg/day for cycle day 3-7. No luck. Going to try one more cycle, pray for me, and send good vibes for a pregnancy. I am happy for those of you that this worked. I am rating it as effective as it did, in fact, lower my estrogen and increase FSH which was the goal."

• yel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2019

"I had taken one round of letrozole last month, 2.5 x 5 days, now I'm on 5 mg x 5 days. The side effects include swollen hands and feet, along with headache and nausea. Wondering if anyone has ever taken a higher dosage and if the side effects are similar."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2021

Letrozole "I used Femara in March 2021 after TTC for 7 years. After the first cycle, I got pregnant. Then, sadly, I had a miscarriage at 10 weeks. Currently on my 2nd cycle, and my period is due tomorrow. Will wait another week before I take a test. Good luck to all of us."

• ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2021

"I started taking 2.5 mg of letrozole, but I did not ovulate. They raised the dose to 2 tablets of 2.5 mg (5 mg), and I ovulated, but it did not work either. Now is the third attempt. Someone else on the same? This is very exasperating."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2021

"I've been trying to get pregnant for a year naturally, no luck. Dr. prescribed me with letrozole, I have taken it as instructed. I'm due to have my period in 5 days' time, I just did a pregnancy test and tested negative. I'm losing hope... has anyone experienced the same thing?"

• Anonymous
• July 27, 2022

"I was prescribed letrozole 5 mg x 5 days on cycle day 3-7. I began feeling ill on the 3rd day of taking the medication. I had really bad muscle/bone/joint aches, headaches, hot flashes, abdominal pains, lack of appetite, dry mouth, cough, dizziness, nausea, and fever. I called the pharmacy to ask about side effects and was told to complete the 5-day regimen since I only had 1 dose left. No sinus symptoms or sore throat, but I went to get COVID and flu tested and was negative. Blood work showed elevated liver enzymes. No signs of infection. Still having headaches and now stomatitis. Every day I am feeling a little better. I read side effects can take 7-10 days to subside. I am on day 6 and still don't feel like myself. Praying I do end up pregnant after experiencing almost every side effect possible. I did have an increase in follicle sizes from the medication."

• saa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2022

"Recently found out I have PCOS. My periods are regular, never late. Then I went to my Dr., she gave me Femara. Just took my first pill 2-5 days of my period, and I'm still hoping this month or year to get pregnant. Keep on praying."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

"I just started taking letrozole for help getting pregnant. I'm on 7.5 mg on Day 3 and 2.5 mg on Day 4. I had to decrease the dose due to the side effects. I have joint, muscle, and bone pain, tender breasts, fatigue, and headache. It's a good thing that I am not working at this time. I am wondering whether or not to continue the course."

• Bab...
• August 4, 2021

"So I had my first baby at age 20. We got pregnant after only four days of trying. Then we started trying for baby number two only 8 weeks after my son's birth. I got a full test done, and I was diagnosed with PCOS. We kept trying, but nothing for a year and a half. Finally got pregnant but miscarried at 12 weeks. Got pregnant again a year later, only lasted to five weeks. Started metformin for two years before starting Clomid for three months, and nothing. I did not ovulate. I’ve stopped ovulating and don’t have regular periods at all! Last pregnancy was seven years ago, my son is now ten. So I’ve started Femara, I’m on my first month now, 2-6 days of my period, and doctors say the best chance of getting pregnant is on the 14th day of the cycle. Also on medication that helped me have a period within a week. I’m praying this works as we cannot afford IVF. Everyone’s stories give me so much hope ♥️"

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

"I stopped BC in October of last year, and my period never returned. I was diagnosed with PCOS (based on a telephone assessment) in January and referred to an OBGYN, who I waited 6 months to meet. In June, I was prescribed 10 days of progesterone to force my period, followed by letrozole 2.5 mg on days 3-7 of my cycle. I had a blood test on day 22 (today) and was told I did not ovulate, so I’m being upped to 5 mg for next month. Please wish me luck! I’m hopeful 5 mg might work, even though 2.5 mg didn’t. Your stories of success are inspiring me."

• Yum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2021

"I’ve been TTC for many years. Fell pregnant (naturally) in 2017 but sadly miscarried due to low progesterone. In 2019, I found out that I had PCOS, and I was put on Metformin, Folic Acid Forte, and Yaz contraceptives for 3 months. After that, I was put on Letrozole 2.5 mg day 3-7. I successfully ovulated but didn’t conceive. I then upped my dose to 7.5 mg this month. Fingers crossed for a rainbow baby! Baby dust to all. xx xx"

• DKC...
• March 3, 2023

"So at 40, I ended up pregnant after my husband had a vasectomy! Yes, we tested it, and it was clean... then 8 months later I find out I'm 3 months pregnant! Thinking I was just missing periods due to age... Yes, he is fertile again! We have our miracle baby boy now! So we decided to try again for another since we completely started over with the kids. This time I've had three chemical pregnancies in 7 months! I am 42 now and can obviously get pregnant. The doctor put me on letrozole 2.5 on days 3-7 to help move things along. Now just moved to 5 mg days 3-7, but I will warn you... it gives me horrible headaches! Also, I just feel sick and have anxiety due to the symptoms it gives me. The worst is days 3-5 on the medication. Praying for a pregnancy to stick! Also taking progesterone post-ovulation now to help. Baby dust to all!"

• fiz...
• April 17, 2020

"My doc prescribed me letrozole 2.5 mg. First month (3 to 7 days of periods), I got my periods on the 28th of my cycle. Next month I take again the same dose on (4 to 8), and I got my periods on the 35th of my cycle. Not positive results."

• kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2021

"I was diagnosed with PCOS since Feb 2021 and even subclinical hypothyroidism, my periods were irregular and I was not ovulating, so I went to my gynecologist. She gave me metformin and birth control pills to regulate my periods, and after 3 months, in June 2021, I started letrozole 2.5 tablet from the 3rd day of the cycle to the 7th day, but unfortunately, there was no pregnancy. I repeated the same dose on the 2nd round, but no luck. Now I will start my 3rd round of letrozole with 5mg. I am hoping for the best, I pray for every lady who is trying to get pregnant, they wish fulfilled."

• Rad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2020

"I had 3 sessions of Femara starting from September, day 3 to day 7 of each month (5 days, 2.5 mg per day). No luck! I was very much positive for this month, as it was my last dose of taking tablets. Not sure if my gynecologist will increase the dose or will take a break and try again later."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2022

"I was diagnosed with PCOS in June 2021. Started with glucophage 500 mg B.D. After 4 months, I was prescribed letrozole 2.5 mg days 2-5 with an HCG shot on day 13 after an ultrasound confirmed a mature follicle of 1.9 cm. The treatment failed the first time. The 2nd cycle's dose was increased to 5 mg followed by an HCG shot on day 13, but I still didn't get pregnant. On the 3rd cycle, the dose was increased to 7.5 mg with an HCG shot on day 13, but still no pregnancy. I even took duphaston later in the cycle to help with progesterone levels. I fail to understand why it didn't work."

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2019

"I have one fallopian tube. Last year, the doctor gave me letrozole tablets for 3-7 days, and on the 9th day, I started bleeding and having pelvic pain. After 1 month, I had an ectopic pregnancy. Now, I am again trying normally to get pregnant but not successful. My HSG report is normal. The doctor gave me letrozole tablets again, and I am wondering if I should take it."

• Red...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2019

"I’ve struggled with infertility for 8 years. No kids yet at all. We’ve been trying for 6. I’ve had crazy periods since I was 11, with heavy bleeding for up to 8 months at a time, had surgery, took Clomid, then I got to this. Then I got to this medicine, this is my 8th month taking it. I first started out with one pill starting on day 3 of my cycle, I’m now up to 3 a day, and nothing yet."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2020

"I first went on Clomid after 3 years of not conceiving while dealing with PCOS and imbalances in hormones. But Clomid worked! Now on Letrozole for *hopefully* baby #2 but having bad pre-AF symptoms. Not feeling good about this one, even though the X-ray showed the follicle ready to pop on Day 12. Hubs S is healthy and fine. We did the do when we were supposed to. Just wishing I were prescribed Clomid instead."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2021

"I’ve been TTC since 2018. I’m 39 now. Have unexplained infertility. Had 2 rounds of short protocol. 2 follicles each time but no eggs. My doctor then tried natural modified with letrozole 2.5 mg for 5 days. At first scan on day 8, nice lining and 2 follicles. Went back for another scan 3 days later, follicles had shrunk and lining had thinned. No period, so did 2 tests, both negative. When I was 12 days late, had another internal scan which showed thick lining. Just waiting for period so I can start letrozole 5 mg. Anyone else experienced something like this?"