WWYD: Femara cycle timing?

luciddreamer106 · July 2013

**Previous pregnancy/loss briefly mentioned**

A little back story... We started TTC in March 2011 and had my first BFP (natural cycle) in August 2012, which resulted in a loss. I had my second BFP after 2 natural cycles, which also resulted in a loss. Now, following my hysteroscopy and uterine polypectomy, I'm finally off the bench after 5 months once this next cycle starts.

My RE is recommending that I take femara (letrozole) to help increase the quality of my follicles. Also, I tend to ovulate later (CD 19-28) and this should hopefully help with that. I'm undecided if I want to just start taking it my first cycle back or wait until my 2nd (if I don't get a BFP in the first). DH says he kind of wants to wait on treatment, but says it's really up to me. I think he's just reluctant to try interventions b/c he's freaked out a little.

I don't know if I should start taking it right away to increase my chances or wait a cycle to give myself a chance at a natural cycle. Confused Also, if anyone has any advice regarding femara, it would be very welcome. Big Smile

Sorry that this got kinda long. P.S. I'm really, really excited to finally be off the bench! woo hoo!

luciddreamer106 · July 2013

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*previous loss mentioned

We are in a similar boat, though I was taking clomid. I'm on the fence about next cycle, as well. In the long run, going natural for another cycle or two isn't a big deal. Now, however, it seems like an eternity. I'll probably ride out the natural as long as I can (miscarriage reset my system, as I wasn't ovulating on my own before). Good luck!

Thanks. I know in the big scheme of things, it really doesn't matter. I'm just getting anxious to get the show on the road.

JMay · July 2013

Hello,

I haven't introduced myself on this board yet so I hope it's ok if I reply.

I can't speak to timing but I have used Femara multiple cycles and I can't say enough good things aboutit. I have told my RE I wish I could take it every cycle, because ttc or not, I feel hormonally normal on it. (Hx of PCOS and anovulation). It works like clomid but in my experience, there are no s/e and may work better than clomid (for those who do not respond to clomid, like myself). I hope you have a good experience with it if/when you try it!

JMay

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luciddreamer106 · July 2013

Hi, I'm ok with you replying

That's good to know that you've had a good experience with femara. My RE said the side effects are better with it and I'm glad that's what happened with you, too.

lildarling76 · July 2013

I've never used Femara but just wanted to say good luck! It is totally up to you if you want to wait or not. I myself just want to get the show on the road and if I was given the ok from the dr I would go for it!

lsuhoneybadger · July 2013

I really don't have any advice as to waiting or not as that's totally a personal decision. I did want weigh in though as far as the Femara. I've taken it two cycles and didn't have really any side effects (except some bloating but I think that was really more due to the Bravelle that was added after my slow response).

Whatever you decide, best of luck!

luciddreamer106 · July 2013

Thanks for sharing your experiences, ladies. I appreciate it and it makes me feel better about doing a medicated cycle.

Heeb918 · July 2013

I am on my first cycle with Letrozole. Last month tried clomid and had a CP, but RE thinks it could be because clomid can have a tendency to thin the uterine lining. I needed a trigger shot last month as well, but Letrozole made me O on my own which was great. If it was me I would go for it. I tell myself that it's not hugely invasive, just making sure my follies have the best chance to release a mature egg. GL!

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