Fertility Medication Information: Letrozole

Letrozole

Letrozole is a drug used frequently to induce ovulation. This drug acts on the pituitary gland to release the hormones that induce follicle development within the ovary.

Side Effects

  • Hot flashes
  • Mood swings
  • Breast tenderness
  • Nausea
  • Headaches

 

These side effects are not serious and usually go away once the medication is stopped for that cycle.

Administration Site

A pill that is taken orally.

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