Letrozole, also known by its brand name Femara, is an oral medication used to stimulate egg development and ovulation in female patients undergoing fertility treatment. It has been prescribed by fertility doctors since the early 2000s. Many clinics now prescribe Letrozole in place of Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid), which has been the standard first-line fertility drug for over 50 years.
Reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists have started prescribing Letrozole for fertility in place of Clomid because it has fewer side effects, a lower risk of multiple pregnancies and recent research suggests it may result in higher ovulation and pregnancy rates. Letrozole can also be used to improve fertility and induce ovulation for patients who don't respond to Clomid and are considered "Clomid resistant."
In this article, we will cover the basics of what Letrozole is, how it improves fertility, who should take it, how it's used in conjunction with treatments and different protocols.
