Femara and headaches

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Femara and headaches
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Mon, 02-16-2009 - 10:53pm
Is anyone else on Femara? If so, how long? This is my

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Registered: 02-07-2008
Wed, 02-18-2009 - 9:03pm
I hope the chiro can help with the headaches!
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Registered: 04-23-2008
Wed, 02-18-2009 - 9:46pm

Hi! I am on my first cycle of femara, did two cycles of clomid before that. (We've been ttc for a year, I have hypothyroidism, and had a short LP with lots of spotting after o, and now we're working with an RE...I need to add all this info to my ticker ;))


I have had headaches as well, although mine have been better on femara than on clomid. I took excedrin a few times...I know that is probably a no-no, but I needed something! Do either of you know the rationale for not being able to take advil/motrin?


So far, I like femara better than clomid...my doc switched me bc my lining was too thin on clomid, although I had 2-3 follicles for each cycle (no BFP, though). There was also concern for CM being too thin, so the femara is supposed to help with that, too. So far, things look pretty good...I have one 21mm follicle, and we're scheduled for IUI tomorrow. I just feel better this month, not quite as emotional as I felt on clomid. I'd be interested to hear your experiences with femara or clomid!

 


Me (36), DH (41) - ttc#1 since 02/08


Seeing RE since 11/08, dx with "unexplained infertility."


2 failed cycles of clomid (12/08, 1/09)

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Wed, 02-18-2009 - 9:53pm
Oh, I forgot to add that I am o'ing at my usual non-medicated time this cycle (day 17). I o'd on day 17 first cycle of clomid, but my second cycle I o'd on day 11, and we missed it! I've also heard of people o'ing late, so it's hard to say what to expect. I'd stick with using OPKs and temping in addition to any monitoring that your doc is doing.

 


Me (36), DH (41) - ttc#1 since 02/08


Seeing RE since 11/08, dx with "unexplained infertility."


2 failed cycles of clomid (12/08, 1/09)

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Wed, 02-18-2009 - 10:41pm

I am not sure what day you are on for taking Femara, but my headaches were only on day 2-4 and have subsided.

 


~Kimberly~



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Thu, 02-19-2009 - 9:27pm

I went through about

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Registered: 02-06-2009
Fri, 02-20-2009 - 7:50am

Hi Aimee,

I am about to start my second cycle of Femara today. I didn't notice any side effects during the 5 days I was on Femara but I've noticed that I've been getting headaches more often during my cycle. Yesterdays headache was a HONKER! Nothing got rid of it! It could just be a coincidence. Also, my AF was similar to yours...barely there for the first day but then the flood gates opened the second day (TMI??) lol. My ultrasounds are usually around day 8-9 also.

I really hope it works for you this cycle!! Let me know!

GL and baby dust! :o)

Danielle

I'm 38 and have been trying to conceive since July 2008. I had my first IUI with Femara on Feb 4th and AF (the meanie) showed up. I was lucky enough to find my Mr. Perfect 2 years ago and we have 2 goofy but lovable pups! :o)

Me:I'm 38 and have been trying to conceive since June 2008. Cycles 1-7 natural BFN Cycle 8- IUI with Femara and trigger BFN Cycle 9- IUI with Femara and trigger BFN

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Fri, 02-20-2009 - 11:25am
Thanks everyone for the info on Femara.
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Fri, 02-20-2009 - 1:46pm

A few of my friends have been on Clomid and they HATED it. So far (I've only taken 1 cycle of it...about to start the 2nd) I've had NO problems with it (other than weird BBT's). From what my RE tells me, Femara has less side effects and less chance of multiples (which is good for me seeing as I only have 1 kidney).

Best of luck!! Hope you get a BFP SOON!! :o)

Danielle

I'm 38 and have been trying to conceive since July 2008. I had my first IUI with Femara on Feb 4th and AF (the meanie) showed up. I was lucky enough to find my Mr. Perfect 2 years ago and we have 2 goofy but lovable pups! :o)

Me:I'm 38 and have been trying to conceive since June 2008. Cycles 1-7 natural BFN Cycle 8- IUI with Femara and trigger BFN Cycle 9- IUI with Femara and trigger BFN