ENDO Messages for August, 2003: Re: First Lupron Injection, YIKES!

Re: First Lupron Injection, YIKES!

From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Aug 21 22:53:06 2003

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I would not recommend it. It is terrible. Basically Lupron puts you into menopause by stopping your periods. You can acheive the same thing with birth control pills. You just take the 21 day kind (no sugar pills) and you won't have a period. After my 1st lap (at 25) I was on Lupron for 6 months and then put on the continous birth control pills. I had the same results as with the Lupon but without the mood swings, hot flashes etc. You can also take the Depo shot which also stops your periods. I tried it, but it didn't have enough estrogen in it for me--but I've lost 1 ovary to endo. There are lots of options to try before turning to Lupron. I feel like I've tried it all. If you want to talk futher you can email me at angela-d@cox.net I check my mail daily.

At Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Marla wrote: >
>Michelle-
>I'm on Lupron right now. I got my first shot in March and the second in
>June. I've had two periods while on it. At first I didn't think it was
>doing a thing, but just after my second shot in June I started to feel a
>lot better. The best part is, I've had no side effects, and I've
>actually lost weight on it, too. Everyone reacts different to it,
>though, so just read up on it as much as you can so you'll know what to
>expect. Good luck!
>
>At Tue, 19 Aug 2003, Michele wrote:
>>
>>I am 20 years old and I had endo for a couple years now. I've decided
>>to take the Lupron injection. My first injection is this week. I have
>>been reading messages from women who have been taking the Lupron and it
>>seems like it is a horrible thing to go through. Is there anyone out
>>there who has taking the Lupron and seen GOOD outcomes about it. I am
>>just scared now after reading these messages. Please inform me soon.
>>Thanks.

--
Angela

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