Re: Danocrine
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Oct 16 11:25:11 2002
At Wed, 21 Feb 2001, Alisha wrote:
>
>Andrea,
>Thank you for letting me know about Danocrine.
>Its good to know that it worked for you.
>Thanks for your suggestion.
>ALISHA
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Andrea <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 12:27 PM
>Subject: Re: Danocrine
>
>> Alisha,
>> I am currently 24 years old and I was on 800 mg a day of Danacrine for 6
>> months. It took my pain away immediately and it kept my endo under
>control
>> for a good 4 months after that. I did have to have a lap after that which
>I
>> had 2 weeks ago from it coming back. I would strongly suggest it to you
>> especially if you are looking to get pregnant. I actually had a
>laparoscopy
>> done while on Danacrine because of adhesions and while I was on that there
>> was no endo anywhere. I had minimal side effects (maybe I am just lucky).
>> The ones I did have were oily skin, deepening of my voice, forgetfulness,
>> and hot flashes. I have also been on Lupron and I would recommend
>Danacrine
>> over anything anytime. The only time I would ever go back on any hormonal
>> treatments however would be if I was trying to get pregnant after the
>> treatment. Good Luck. Let me know if you have any questions.,
>> Andrea
>> andrea@triver.com
>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Alisha <anonymous@medispecialty.com>
>> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 5:06 PM
>> Subject: Danocrine
>>
>> > To anyone who can help.
>> >
>> > I am 21 years old and live in Australia.
>> >
>> > Ihave had endometriosis since I was 15. I had a laproscopy last year
>> > and am still in pain almost every day.
>> >
>> > I have been taking the pill and this was not helping, so my gyno
>> > recommended I take Danocrine (Danazol). I am very worried about this
>> > hormone tablet and would like to know if anyone has taken this and what
>> > their outcome is (e.g. Relieval of pain, side effects, etc).
>> >
>> > Additionally I am looking at having children in 12 months. Has this
>> > affected anyone trying to get pregnant.
>> >
>> > I look forward to your responses.
>> >
>> > ALISHA
>> >
>>
>> >
>>HI
I just was told I have endometriosis after a laperoscopy was done. My
doctor told me I have to try to get pregnant now or go on drugs. He
prescribed Danacrine and everything I read sounds pretty bad. I also
want to get pregnant or at least start trying in 2 years.
Thanks
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