Friday, June 20, 2008

A new drug

This cycle we're trying something called Letrozole (or Femara.) It's typically used for women with breast cancer, but they have found that it also acts much like Clomid, as far as ovulation induction goes. Many RE's have found that it doesn't cause the thin lining like Clomid can. Since it isn't a specific fertility drug, my insurance covered it, and it was only $25. Not too bad. I take it from CD3-7, just like Clomid. I'll go in for an u/s when I get a positive OPK, or on CD13 -whichever comes first.

I've seen a bunch on my message boards who have used it, and obviously still aren't pregnant. I've also seen a bunch on the success board though, who after a few months of Clomid, used Letrozole and got pregnant.

So I'm sort of excited to try something new.

Emotionally, still having a rough week.

1 comment:

  1. I'm excited that they are going to have you try this! I think it's perfect for you because of the lining issues, and there are alot of success stories out there.

    I'm sorry you having such a bad week. Definitely treat yourself to something nice this weekend, like some cute new clothes or a nice dinner out for you and Jason.

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