Day 14 today and I have a pretty dark line. It may be darker tomorrow but I NEVER ovulate this early. Usually day 20+ so it seems the 5mg has worked for me. I ovulate every month but my cycles are usually 30+ days.
With my ObGyn, on 5mg days 5-9 I ovulated on day 21-25. This happened 4 times. Then I just started w a fertility clinic and after having no real follicle growth at my day 11 ultrasound after 5mg days 4-6, they put me on the step up protocol to 7.5mg in the same cycle. They said it’s possible I was ovulating eggs that weren’t totally mature since it was still so late… I would recommend asking about an increase for your next cycle if you don’t ovulate within a day or two.
Thank you. I’ve seen a few people mention they were put on an increased does within the same cycle. I’m going tomorrow for a blood test and scan, will see what they recommend as next steps from here!
Can I ask where you are located? I’m in Australia and so far they seem to be very strict with protocols for treatment.. I’m not sure increasing dose within the same cycle is something they would do. I also know if I end up with more than 1 mature follicle they will not go ahead with treatment. Fertility treatment aims to prevent multiples as much as possible here. Finding the different approaches between countries interesting!
I am in Colorado, USA. Yeah this clinic I am at seems a bit lax - the idea seems to be “let’s just get you pregnant” which I like. I am being monitored though and when I asked about multiples, my nurse said if at the ultrasound I have 3 or more mature follicles they will not recommend proceeding this cycle. But she said even with an additional mature follicle the increased risk is quite low. Especially since I just haven’t responded strongly to 5mg.
This last cycle was my First time using letrozole. Did unmonitored 2.5mg CD 3-7. Started checking for ovulation at day 12 and nothing for many many days. I didn’t give up testing and then suddenly CD 36 I ovulated! Progesterone tests proved it! Unfortunately nothing came of it as I just started my period today, but I was honestly thrilled to know I did ovulate!
My first time taking it (2.5mg) it was CD 28. And every time on 5mg it’s been CD 21 for me.
I’ve taken several times and never not ovulated.
I got pregnant twice and unfortunately miscarried both times. Once was due to implantation issues and the other was Turner’s syndrome (caused by a sperm issue) so it was just awful luck both times. Don’t be discouraged! It can happen still😊
I ovulated 4 out of 6 rounds. Usually around cd 14 give or take a day.
The only reason I know that is that I would feel the burst of egg being released and CD 24 blood work would confirm. I never triggered a positive opk test.
I ovulated on CD 28!
I had 2.5 MG letrozole days 5-9 and I was expecting to ovulate earlier as well. In fact, I had stopped taking my OPK’s CD 18 because I thought OI didn’t work and I needed a higher dose. Doctor took a 21 day blood progesterone and FSH and confirmed I did not ovulate. Waiting for CD 35 to take provera, I had very obvious EWCM and took an OPK right away. Got my first positive OPK ever. I’m currently 10 DPO and still have high temps and I’m crazy excited because I have luteal phase defect and would have “normally” had my period by now.
There’s hope for you girl!!
I ovulated on CD21 with 5mg Letrozole. And was able to get pregnant that cycle. I know testing can be discouraging and stressful, but don’t give up hope! Sending you baby dust! ✨👶🏻
The first time, CD19. The second time, CD18. Both were 2.5mg, days 3-7. I got pregnant both times, but had a MMC at 8 weeks with the first. Currently almost 11 weeks from the second round.
Day 14 today and I have a pretty dark line. It may be darker tomorrow but I NEVER ovulate this early. Usually day 20+ so it seems the 5mg has worked for me. I ovulate every month but my cycles are usually 30+ days.
Amazing! I ovulated on day 23 my first round of 5mg and day 13 my second round of 5mg. Crazy how it shortens our cycles
With my ObGyn, on 5mg days 5-9 I ovulated on day 21-25. This happened 4 times. Then I just started w a fertility clinic and after having no real follicle growth at my day 11 ultrasound after 5mg days 4-6, they put me on the step up protocol to 7.5mg in the same cycle. They said it’s possible I was ovulating eggs that weren’t totally mature since it was still so late… I would recommend asking about an increase for your next cycle if you don’t ovulate within a day or two.
Thank you. I’ve seen a few people mention they were put on an increased does within the same cycle. I’m going tomorrow for a blood test and scan, will see what they recommend as next steps from here!
Good luck! I’m on the third day of my higher dose and I can really feel my ovaries working on something. Hope you have the same soon!
Can I ask where you are located? I’m in Australia and so far they seem to be very strict with protocols for treatment.. I’m not sure increasing dose within the same cycle is something they would do. I also know if I end up with more than 1 mature follicle they will not go ahead with treatment. Fertility treatment aims to prevent multiples as much as possible here. Finding the different approaches between countries interesting!
I am in Colorado, USA. Yeah this clinic I am at seems a bit lax - the idea seems to be “let’s just get you pregnant” which I like. I am being monitored though and when I asked about multiples, my nurse said if at the ultrasound I have 3 or more mature follicles they will not recommend proceeding this cycle. But she said even with an additional mature follicle the increased risk is quite low. Especially since I just haven’t responded strongly to 5mg.
Would you mind sharing your clinic?
Conceptions Reproductive Associates
CD 16-18. I didn’t ovulate though until my second dose at 7.5mg. I tried several rounds at 2.5 and 5 without ovulating at all.
CD 16-18. I didn’t ovulate though until my second dose at 7.5mg. I tried several rounds at 2.5 and 5 without ovulating at all.
CD18 and lucky enough to fall pregnant- now 26 weeks along.
This last cycle was my First time using letrozole. Did unmonitored 2.5mg CD 3-7. Started checking for ovulation at day 12 and nothing for many many days. I didn’t give up testing and then suddenly CD 36 I ovulated! Progesterone tests proved it! Unfortunately nothing came of it as I just started my period today, but I was honestly thrilled to know I did ovulate!
CD 11
following, at CD12 here after 2.5mg days 2-7. still getting low OPKS. what time of day does everyone usually take the OPK tests?
Same, twice a day. I will say i usually have a gradual increase and this cycle it shot up today.
I test around 10am and then again at 6pm
thank you!
Cd 18-23
My first time taking it (2.5mg) it was CD 28. And every time on 5mg it’s been CD 21 for me. I’ve taken several times and never not ovulated. I got pregnant twice and unfortunately miscarried both times. Once was due to implantation issues and the other was Turner’s syndrome (caused by a sperm issue) so it was just awful luck both times. Don’t be discouraged! It can happen still😊
Thank you for sharing, I’m sorry for your losses.
Always CD 14.
24, 22, and 18 for me. Seemed to ovulate sooner the higher dose I took.
I ovulated 4 out of 6 rounds. Usually around cd 14 give or take a day. The only reason I know that is that I would feel the burst of egg being released and CD 24 blood work would confirm. I never triggered a positive opk test.
Oh wow! I’ve been getting a lot of unusual cramping/twinges.. I’m hoping something is happening!
Cd16 on 5mg last cycle. This cycle 7.5mg CD12 there was no follicle growth, going in for another scan today to see if some is growing
I ovulated on CD 28! I had 2.5 MG letrozole days 5-9 and I was expecting to ovulate earlier as well. In fact, I had stopped taking my OPK’s CD 18 because I thought OI didn’t work and I needed a higher dose. Doctor took a 21 day blood progesterone and FSH and confirmed I did not ovulate. Waiting for CD 35 to take provera, I had very obvious EWCM and took an OPK right away. Got my first positive OPK ever. I’m currently 10 DPO and still have high temps and I’m crazy excited because I have luteal phase defect and would have “normally” had my period by now. There’s hope for you girl!!
thanks for sharing! Guess we never know what can happen, this cycle seems like a roller coaster for you, good luck!
About six months of ovulating on day 21ish, last cycle no ovulation, this cycle Day 14. I have high hopes :)
I ovulated on CD21 with 5mg Letrozole. And was able to get pregnant that cycle. I know testing can be discouraging and stressful, but don’t give up hope! Sending you baby dust! ✨👶🏻
The first time, CD19. The second time, CD18. Both were 2.5mg, days 3-7. I got pregnant both times, but had a MMC at 8 weeks with the first. Currently almost 11 weeks from the second round.
Thank you for sharing and sorry for your loss 😞. Great to hear letrozole worked for you and wishing you all the best from here, it’s giving me hope!
Following because I'm in the same boat, also on cd 17
Good luck! Fingers crossed for both of us