Experience with Femara?

fignewt74 · January 2012

Just saw an RE for the first time, and he is pretty sure that I didn't ovulate this month based on the u/s (will confirm tomorrow with a blood test.) I can't take Clomid because of a blood clotting disorder, so he said he would put me on Femara. I've heard of Femara, but don't know anyone who has had experience with it, so I'm hoping you ladies might be able to help.

Does it work the same as Clomid? Do you take it the same way as Clomid (for only a few days per month)? Will I need to go in and have my follies checked after I take it? Also, I think you are not supposed to take Clomid for more than a few months, is that the same with Femara?

Thanks in advance for your expertise. I plan to ask the doc these questions tomorrow, but thought I might be able to get some answers from you earlier

Hnysckl426 · February 2012

I just did my first cycle with Femera (about 5 dpo now). It is similar to Clomid, I took it days 5 to 9.

You will still want to be monitored the same at Clomid.

I got far less side effects with Femera than with Clomid, it appeared as though I responded, I have a progesterone draw on Friday to confirm. We couldn't do IUI this month because of our schedules so I didn't trigger.

HTH!

SB524 · February 2012

It works "the same" as Clomid in that it induces ovulation, but they do different things with your hormones. Femara blocks estrogen.

I also took it days 5-9 of my cycle, and always went in for a day 14 follie check, and day 21 progesterone check.

It is not the same as Clomid in how many times you can take it -- to my knowledge there isn't a set limit on that yet. My Dr told me we'd try it as many times til I got pregnant, and I did.

Hope your appt goes well and you respond nicely to the Femara! GL!

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