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Is letrozole used for ovarian stimulation?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 08/28/2018

Letrozole is a drug that increases the secretion of GnRH in the brain and this causes the release of more FSH and LH. Therefore, it does cause a stimulation in the ovary.

This type of drug, like clomiphene citrate, is used in women with anovulatory problems in both artificial insemination and scheduled intercourse. In both cases, it is necessary to inject Ovitrelle to trigger ovulation.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.