Femara is one of
the most common drugs being used for
infertility. Femara helps in ovulation induction,
that is, induces an egg in women who are not ovulating
on their own. It is sold under the brand name Femara
Letrozole. This drug has not been approved by the FDA.
It is normally taken under specific fertility
circumstances. It is recommended that the drug be taken
prior to conception as there have been unconfirmed cases
of miscarriages
or birth deformities. However, medical
experts would still like to give it the benefit of the
doubt. They feel that Femara, if given early in the
menstrual cycle, is completely cleared from the body
before the embryo comes. So it is difficult to believe
that it can cause birth defects in
children.
In the States, the Femara label
gives out a warning that the drug has been associated
with birth defects. The drug is known to be safe if
taken before pregnancy. Make sure you consult your
doctor if you are using Femara for infertility
. The
Femara website (www.femara.com) has clearly warned that
Femara should not be taken by premenopausal women.
What are the pros
and cons of Femara in infertility?
Femara, if to be used for
infertility, helps to reduce
the production of estrogen and consequently, increase
the production of hormones needed to stimulate the
ovaries. Some of the side effects related with it
include headaches, hot flashes and breast tenderness.
There is an advantage of using Femara over other fertility drugs
considering the
fact that it does not leave any residue and is quickly
metabolized. It is normally prescribed to women who have
tried and failed with traditional treatments like Clomid
and Serophene. Femara has been proven as a strong
antidote for infertility. On using Femara, the uterus
wall thickens resulting in firmer egg implantation and
there are fewer chances of a
miscarriage.
It would be prudent to use
Femara
, (if to be used for fertility), under strict
medical guidance. Even your doctor will not recommend it
until s/he has tried some good old tried and tested
methods. Therefore, it is better to try out other
natural alternatives before you start using fertility
drugs. Make sure to check our overall health and well
being. Sometimes high stress and low energy levels
adversely affect fertility. Keep a holistic approach
while going in for any treatment. Don’t forget, your
body was designed for reproduction so it will be if you
give it some rest and let it heal
naturally.
