Letrozole for ovulation: how it works
60-second summary
Letrozole is a tablet that helps the body release an egg when periods are irregular because of PCOS/PMOS. The 2023 International PCOS/PMOS Guideline suggests it as the first medicine to try for ovulation. Your doctor will usually check progress with scans and plan how many cycles are sensible.
PCOS/PMOS fertility treatment ladder
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Lifestyle
Healthy eating, activity, sleep; 5–10% weight loss if overweight can restore ovulation.
Most women with PCOS/PMOS can conceive. Treatment usually starts with the simplest step.
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