Bromocriptine - One Fertility Drug

Absolutely any fertility issues are going to be frustrating. When you start exploring exactly what your issues are, and what fertility drugs might help, it's always a good idea to be as well educated as possible. One option for certain problems is Bromocriptine.

What is Bromocriptine?

Sometimes, infertility is caused by extra production of the hormone prolactin. This hormone actually stimulates milk production and, very often, prevents ovulation from occurring because the normal production of FSH and LH are inhibited. Certainly, for someone who is trying to get pregnant, this condition becomes a real barrier to fertility. One solution is to take the oral medication Bromocriptine. This is a fertility pill which is administered to the woman and is taken in a dose of 2.5 mg every day.

What Bromocriptine Does

This isn't a drug that will instantly help you to get pregnant. It can often take a few months before your normal ovulation resumes. And, you may find that your dosage also needs to be adjusted during that time. This drug is safe to use for a long period of time, even up to several years, if that's how long it takes to get pregnant. Once you have started to ovulate, you shouldn't need any other drugs along with Bromocriptine (assuming this is your only issue). It is necessary, however, to continue taking the fertility drug until a pregnancy occurs,  if this is your goal.

Statistics & Side Effects on Bromocriptine

Research on Bromocriptine has found that as many as 90% of women who use this drug do restore their ovulation. Of those, somewhere between 65% and 85% become pregnant. There are side effects to this fertility drug, as there is with almost any medication. Such side effects can include dizziness and stomach issues. Many times, women are instructed to start with only half a tablet, and then work up to taking the entire 2.5 mg tablet each day. Taking your pill with food can also make things easier. Other side effects can include fatigue, diarrhea and headaches. One good piece of news, however, is that most women actually find that their symptoms dissipate as they continue using the drug.