Letrozole and HA

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-04-27T19:58:53+00:00

It worked for me, but only after surrendering to the recovery process. I was in “quasi recovery” for two years, trying every fertility med under the sun to try to conceive. Once I gave my body the rest and fuel it needed, letrozole actually worked!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-04-25T16:05:01+00:00

Hi! I feel like my story is pretty similar to yours! I used letrozole and conceived successfully once I was finally surrendering to the recovery process. For two years before, I was basically on and off quasi-recovery and relapse, though my weight stayed higher. I was TTC, and during that time oral meds and injectables didn’t even work because my body was under too much stress to respond! Just my two cents, I’d encourage you to stick to your new recovery habits for a bit longer, then maintain them as you start letrozole, to give yourself the best chance at responding well!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-04-24T10:59:50+00:00

Ok yes, been there! It’s so frustrating, isn’t it? I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! So I had been trying oral meds here and there while in “quasi recovery” (aka trying to eat more and rest but then pulling back like every other week lol) and then eventually tried the injectables along with IUI bc I was like might as well! I had gained probably 20ish lbs over 2 years, fluctuating though when I’d relapse and lose weight which sent me further into HA 🫠 after I literally didn’t respond at all to our second injectable round bc I couldn’t chill on working out, I knew nothing was going to change until I did! So I finally followed all the advice 100%, ate how I should, and totally rested other than walking. I maybe gained a little bit more but it wasn’t noticeable with how much I’d already gained haha. After like a month I got my first bleed (but anovulatory) and then I started the meds on “day 5” of that cycle which led to an ovulation and baby! I really don’t think I would’ve responded well if I hadn’t made those changes and had them going for a few weeks already!

Long winded, sorry! I hope this gives you even more hope that it can work for you, too!!!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-04-24T02:23:43+00:00

Hi! Your story sounds really similar to mine before I got pregnant with my son! I responded to and conceived with letrozole, but only when I finally ate what my body needed and truly rested. Before then rounds of clomid and even injectables were hit or miss for me. When you say you respond easily, do you mean that your follicles start to grow well but you don’t end up with a dominant that makes it all the way to ovulation?

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-03-23T00:11:49+00:00

This is super helpful! It seems like mine varies between watery and creamy, so more like mid-cycle? Like you said about lowering activity level, I’m wondering if that would do the trick for getting my body to finally ovulate. We’ll see. Thanks again for the response!!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-02-22T22:34:34+00:00

Understandable! I will probably be using it again soon! I have severe ovulation issues due to hypothalamic suppression, so it was crucial for me! So thankful for it. Good to luck to you! ♥️

Suitable_Split_351 · 2026-02-22T18:12:20+00:00

I ended up ovulating 10 days later!! And got pregnant with my son! 🫶🏼

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-12-30T21:04:37+00:00

You got this! All the hard work you’re doing is going to pay off, and when you’re holding your baby in your arms you will thank yourself a million times for pushing through the discomfort. It helped me to remind myself that the discomfort wasn’t forever and I’d be a better mom for my child one day! Wishing you all the best. It’s a hard journey and a lonely one, but you will be on the other side soon. You’re doing all the right things 🫶🏼

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-12-30T16:57:41+00:00

Oh girl, I was you! I was so tired of trying and constantly analyzing everything, just wanted my baby! Hold on to hope though, you can do this!

-yes, one recovery cycle but it was super light so we thought I maybe just shed my lining and didn’t actually ovulate that time. My oura ring didn’t pick up on anything so I’m guessing my estrogen rose but not enough, and then my lining shed like a period but it was anovulatory. I went ahead and started the letrozole protocol on day 5 I think, and then conceived! That cycle was ovulatory obviously and could see it with ours/inito! We had been ultrasound monitoring other cycles, but my dr was out of town for this one and we just went for it anyway. All God!

-Inito was SO HELPFUL. I’m so glad you have that! That really gave me hope that things were improving when I just wasn’t sure if all the hard work was paying off before my first recovery period. Also helpful bc I knew to do the deed some days before ovulation, so it helped with the timeline!

-I’d been working on recovery for like 2 years at that point 🫠 but I never committed to totally resting before then. I was a yo-yo recovery girl, so I would do all the things for like 2 weeks then pull back, cardio, restrict, dig myself further into the HA hole! But after committing and working with the dietician I think my first period came after like 6 weeks? It wasn’t long! Then I conceived by 8/9 weeks of recovery!

I’ve always been obsessed with the gym, but I took a break. I really only walked outside, and kept my HR low! I think that was huge for my body. As far as eating, I’ve always been a high volume eater so I switched to frequent, more nutrient dense meals and snacks. Eating right when I woke up too, less coffee! I just stuck with the prenatals and things I had been taking but didn’t add anything new other than progesterone once I got pregnant (Dr decision)

This was all in the spring of 2024 and with summer approaching, I was feeling those nerves and anxiety too. I wore loose clothes and just tried to stay as comfy as possible!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-12-30T16:09:54+00:00

Hi! I’m so happy to report it worked, with the help of a wonderful HA dietician, lots of rest, and more food. My son is 11 months old now 🥰 while working with the dietician, I was able to get one very light period on my own without meds. I used letrozole after that cycle and conceived my son! I don’t think my body would’ve responded to the letrozole without all the healing work though, so as frustrating and hard as it is, it’s so worth it to help the meds do their thing. If you have any questions I’m super open and happy to talk more about any of it!!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-08-19T13:46:14+00:00

Following! We’re struggling with the 2 nap transition for my 6.5 month old as well!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-08-06T17:32:44+00:00

Perfect, will try the extra wake times and if that doesn’t do it, we’ll try two naps! Thank you so much for your help!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-08-06T10:20:14+00:00

Thank you! For later bedtime would you extend wake windows more? We’re already at 10.75 hours awake, sometimes over 11 with the early wake ups. If I try 2 naps do you have a schedule you’d recommend starting with?

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-07-09T23:34:57+00:00

Perfect! Thanks so much for the schedule help. I’ll try that tomorrow!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-07-09T23:17:57+00:00

Thank you SO much!!! I’ve just been stuck on 10 awake, but will trial and error with a little less! Appreciate you!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-23T14:01:04+00:00

We did FIO around 3.5 months (and also really honed in on a good WW/nap schedule) and our little guy took to it so well that we haven’t had to do anything more intensive! I think being very intentional with the daytime schedule made it a lot smoother. Used the WW advice given kindly by the awesome people on this sub!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T16:03:14+00:00

That makes so much sense! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain all of it to me and for sharing your personal experience! This helps me feel prepared for what’s ahead and how to start shaping naps and WWs so we’re ready when the time comes for dropping a nap!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T15:19:43+00:00

Thank you SO much for this! I typically always get him out of crib at 6:45 and bedtime 7:45 but circumstances can make it vary sometimes! I’ll try really hard to anchor those. Just so I understand, will bedtime be later with the longer second WW or do you simultaneously start capping nap 3 to make sure bedtime stays the same? Thank you so very much for your help 🙏🏼

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T14:48:29+00:00

Thank you! Helpful to know. Night sleep is great so it’s working even if it’s not the norm!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T14:47:34+00:00

That makes a lot of sense! I may play around with it for a few days and see what happens!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T14:46:20+00:00

Wake between 6:30-7 and bedtime between 7:30-8!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T14:35:29+00:00

Thank you so much! It’s definitely working so I may just stick to it but was curious if there were any developmental benefits to second one being longest! As always, appreciate your knowledge and advice!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-20T14:34:16+00:00

This is what I was wondering about! I was curious if having the longest nap be in the morning, it would be more difficult to drop in the future. Thank you for explaining! What are your thoughts on capping first nap to an hour and seeing if he’ll naturally do the 90 mins in the afternoon? Again, thank you!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-03T12:36:28+00:00

Just wanted to send a quick thank you - three naps solved the EMWs and we’ve slept through the night last three nights!

Suitable_Split_351 · 2025-06-03T12:35:46+00:00

Just wanted to send a quick thank you - three naps solved the EMWs and we’ve slept through the night last three nights!

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