Uses / Indications:
The Fempro 2.5 mg tablet is used for:
Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, either in the early or late stage.
Adjuvant therapy: To stop breast cancer from coming back after the first treatment.
Fertility Treatment (off-label): Inducing ovulation in women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or experiencing unexplained infertility.
Metastatic breast cancer: In women who have gone through menopause and whose cancer has spread and is dependent on estrogen.
Pregnancy interaction:
Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, comes in a Fempro 2.5 mg tablIt is primarily used to treat breast cancer in women who have already gone through menopause.rough menopause, although it can also be used to help with fertility under medical supervision.
Pregnancy Use: Fempro should not be used at all during pregnancy.
Taking it while pregnant could hurt the developing fetus very badly.
Women who can get pregnant must take effective birth control during treatment and for a while after it ends.
Only women who are not yet menopausal should use it for fertility reasons, and only under the watchful supervision of a doctor.
Breastfeeding is discouraged because it is unclear if letrozole transfers into breast milk.
Expert advice:
Take Fempro at the same time every day, and it's best to do it after meals.
Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
It is best to keep an eye on bone density while using letrozole for a long time because it can make bones weaker (osteoporosis).
It may be a beneficial idea to take calcium and vitamin D supplements to keep your bones healthy.
Tell your doctor if you have joint discomfort, hot flushes, or unusual tiredness.
Don't take Fempro for fertility on your own; only take it when a fertility doctor tells you to.
During fertility treatment, you need to have regular blood tests and hormone checks.
Side Effects:
Side effects that happen often:
Flashes of heat
Tiredness or dizziness
Pain in the head
Pain in the joints or muscles
Feeling sick
More sweating
Gaining weight
Side effects that are serious but not common:
Broken bones or osteoporosis
Hands and feet swelling
Changes in vision or blurry vision
Chest pain or trouble breathing (may be a blood clot)
Very bad allergic reactions (such a rash, itching, or swelling)
How to use:
You can take the Fempro 2.5 mg tablet with or without food.
Take it whole wIt's water; don't crush or chew it.
For optimal effects, take it at the same time every day.
The amount and length of time depend on your condition. For breast cancer, it's normally once a day, and for fertility treatment, it's once a day for five days.
If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you recall, but don't take it twice if it's almost time for the next dose.
How it works:
Fempro 2.5mg (Letrozole) stops the aromatase enzyme from changing androgens (male hormones) into estrogens (female hormones).
By reducing the amount of estrogen:
It prevents or delays the proliferation of breast cancer cells that depend on estrogen.
Lowering estrogen during fertility treatment makes the body release more FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), which helps the body ovulate.
Therefore, Fempro can be used for both cancer treatment and helping women get pregnant (with monitoring).
Faq for medicine:
Q1: What is Fempro 2.5 mg used for?
Fempro is mainly used to treat breast cancer in women who have hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and are no longer menstruating. It is also sometimes given to women who have trouble ovulating and want to get pregnant.
Q2. Is it possible to get pregnant with Fempro?
Yes, in some situations, dDoctors prescribe it to women who do not ovulate naturally in order to stimulate ovulation, but its use must be monitored very closely. cautiously.
Q3: How long does it take to see results?
It may take weeks to months to see outcomes from breast cancer treatment. Ovulation normally happens 5 to 10 days following the last dose of fertility therapy.
Q4: Is it okay for guys to use Fempro?
It is not frequent for males to be given this medicine off-label for hormonal problems or infertility, but it can happen. It should only be done under physician supervision.
Q5. Is it okay to quit taking Fempro all at once?
No. Stopping quickly can make it less effective or cause cancer to come back. Always do what your doctor says when they tell you to stop.
Medicine interaction:
Fempro may work with:
Tamoxifen: Could make letrozole less effective.
Fempro doesn't work when you take estrogen-containing drugs like birth control pills or hormone therapy.
Warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding; monitor your INR levels closely.
If you have bone problems, be careful when using corticosteroids and bisphosphonates.
Don't drink alcohol or take supplements that change how your liver works without talking to your doctor beforehand.
Always tell your doctor about any medicines or supplements you are taking.
