Where is the Mucus?
Question
I have PCOS, my doctor ran some tests and I was put on thyroid medication, also I was put on 2mg of Estradiol and 200mg of Prometrium (progesterone). After a cycle of that I started a five day cycle of taking Femara (letrazole). It has been three days since I stopped taking the Femara and I have had no mucus. So if the Femara is to help induce ovulation, should’nt there be maybe a little mucus starting? Is Femara (Letrazole) the drug of choice over Clomid?
Erika
Answer
Last Updated: November 18, 2021
Dear Erika,
Femara can and is used to induce ovulation or to boost estradiol levels. Femara is an aromatase inhibitor that is also used to treat breast cancer. It blocks the conversion of precursors by the enzyme aromatase to estrogens. The pituitary gland notices that there are fewer estrogens around and responds by sending more LH and FSH to stimulate the ovaries.
Like Clomid, Femara can actually diminish mucus by being somewhat anti-estrogenic in its actions. Often, we recommend the use of mucus enhancing agents to rectify the situation. We often start with Mucinix ER 600 mg one twice a day and pyridoxime (vitamin B6) ER 500mg (only available in health food stores) once a day, both from peak -5 (estimated) to peak +3. Certain antibiotics like amoxicillin and prednisone are also used to enhance mucus.
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Culture of Life Family Health Care
Femara can and is used to induce ovulation or to boost estradiol levels. Femara is an aromatase inhibitor that is also used to treat breast cancer. It blocks the conversion of precursors by the enzyme aromatase to estrogens. The pituitary gland notices that there are fewer estrogens around and responds by sending more LH and FSH to stimulate the ovaries.
Like Clomid, Femara can actually diminish mucus by being somewhat anti-estrogenic in its actions. Often, we recommend the use of mucus enhancing agents to rectify the situation. We often start with Mucinix ER 600 mg one twice a day and pyridoxime (vitamin B6) ER 500mg (only available in health food stores) once a day, both from peak -5 (estimated) to peak +3. Certain antibiotics like amoxicillin and prednisone are also used to enhance mucus.
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Culture of Life Family Health Care
Answered By:
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
George Delgado, MD, President and Founder of Steno Institute and Medical Director of Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS), San Diego, is a Professional Member / Supporter of CANFP. Board certified in both family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Delgado received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed his residency at Santa Monica Hospital/UCLA. Dr. Delgado is a Natural Family Planning Medical Consultant, trained in NaProTechnology. He and wife have four children and seven grandchildren.
