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Anastrozole?

ahm81ahm81
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Hi. I'm new here. Been TTC for 2 years with lean PCOS. I don't ovulate on my own, and did not respond to any dose of Clomid.

My RE just prescribed anastrozole to for ovulation. I guess it's similar to Femara but I can't find much info on it.

Has anyone ever used this? And had success? :)

Thanks!

 <3 Annie

TTC since 3/09 with PCO and endometriosis; 4 failed-to-ovulate Clomid cycles; Anastrozole cycle 1= BFP! Betas 13dpo= 99, 15 dpo= 216, 24 dpo= 6892. Saw our precious baby and heard heartbeat 4/26! BabyFruit Ticker
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Re: Anastrozole?

  • EriksgalEriksgal
    Yes this is the generic of Arimidex My DH actually takes this for MFI/low testosterone issues. It is a drug also used to treat breast cancer. Just a tip if your insurance doesn't want to cover it shop around at the pharmacies. We get it at Costco for $21 for 30 pills. Walk mart and walgreens wanted around $400 even for the generic. Good luck!
    Diagnosis: DOR and MFI-low everything IVF #1 = triplets! 2 girls and a boy! Born Sept 29, 2011 at 32w6d due to Pre-e and HELLP syndrome Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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  • ChicagoWeded2007ChicagoWeded2007 member
    My husband also takes it for low testosterone.  Normally our bodies turn testosterone into estrogen,  this drug slows that down so your body keeps more testosterone.  I don't know how it would help a woman, though.

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    Baby N conceived after 1 miscarriage and more than 2 years of TTC. Diagnosis was low sperm count. We found success after 3 months of anastrozole to increase DH's testosterone and one IUI.
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  • ellenchris0506ellenchris0506

    imageChicagoWeded2007:
    My husband also takes it for low testosterone.  Normally our bodies turn testosterone into estrogen,  this drug slows that down so your body keeps more testosterone.  I don't know how it would help a woman, though.

    Ditto!

    Ellen & Chris 5/6/06
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    TTC Since 10/2007 with no luck and a 'go with the flow' attitude
    1/1010 FINALLY decided to have testing done, dx MFI
    7/2010 - DH starts Clomid to increase testosterone and hopefully sperm count
    10/2010 - Still low (but improved) sperm count.
    11/30/10 - IUI #1 and only = BFN
    February 2011 - IVF #1 w/ ICSI =
    Chemical PG (Beta 1: 10, Beta 2: 19, Beta 3: 17) :-(
    April 2011 - IVF #2 w/ ICSI = BFN :-(
    September 2011 - IVF #3 w/ ICSI = BFFN
    November 2011 - AMH level tested - .83 (normal for age range)
    February 2012 - IVF #4 w/ ICSI = (best response ever yet still) BFFN
    April 2012 - DNA testing - NORMAL, RE suggests cycling again with own eggs or using DE
    On Break indefinitely...not sure we can afford the emotional and financial roller coaster anymore.
    *PAIFW/SAIFW*
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  • ahm81ahm81

    I've been finding most info for male issues too :( I really don't understand why my RE recommended this odd drug instead of moving me to injectibles.

    I have yet to find one other female who has ever taken this drug for ovulation. I hate feeling this defeated so early in a cycle, but who knows, maybe it'll actually make my follies grow.

    Thanks so much for the input! Big Smile

    <3 Annie

    TTC since 3/09 with PCO and endometriosis; 4 failed-to-ovulate Clomid cycles; Anastrozole cycle 1= BFP! Betas 13dpo= 99, 15 dpo= 216, 24 dpo= 6892. Saw our precious baby and heard heartbeat 4/26! BabyFruit Ticker
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