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Re: Depo-Lupo
From: anonymous@obgyn.net,
Tue Jan 6 06:46:39 2004
Lupron is definitely a scary option. I did it for nine months (past the
recommended 6 months to get through my wedding, did the last 3 months
with add-back therapy, PremPro, to counter the bone loss.) It took me
two years and lots of research before I gave in because I didn't see any
other option. I had a great experience on it. I did have some hot
flashes and night sweats, and about a half dozen bad mood swings, but I
was pain free while on the shots, had energy, etc. and stayed that way
for about a year after the shots stopped. It is a big decision. But
since not everyone will react the same, you can't really know how you
personally will do until you try it. I know many women who did not do
well with it, so I guess I was lucky. I can't say the side effects were
always fun, but for me the trade off of no pain was well worth any hot
flash! If you want more info on it, search for Depo-Lupron, or just
Lupron on an Internet search engine, or even on this forum. There has
been lots of discussion on it here.
Hugs! Feel free to email me direct about it if you want.
Amy Meyer
At Mon, 5 Jan 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I had the Lupron shot and I only had it for one month and decided
>against it. I had my endometriosis removed in March and they tried the
>shot to make sure that they got it all away. Well the hot flashes were
>pretty bad. I took Caltrate to make sure I didn't have bone loss. I
>still had my period while on the shot and so I chose not to go through
>that anymore. I am like you everytime the doctor mentions it to me I
>get very nervous because of the side effects. I just don't want to go
>through it and it not work. GOOD LUCK.
>
>At Mon, 5 Jan 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>At Sun, 4 Jan 2004, haylie wrote:
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>>>>>I have just received the Lupron-Depot 3.75mg monthly injection an hour ago. I was petrified about all the side effects that I read. But have decided that I need to try it since I have only one ovary left and no tubes, thanks to the endo. I have been married for 15 years, I am now going on 36 and still have not children. It makes me sad. I cry a lot. But you know, I have been told by two doctors now that Lupron may be helpful to me, and it is this or loose my remaining ovary and never get the chance to try IVF again. You need to be courageous and remember that most people experience some discomfort on Lupron, but it is nothing compared to the pain you have already experienced. I totally understand your physical and emotional pain and the stress of making decisions that will effect your health. It is so hard to make these decisions. If you ever need somebody to talk to just email me. Everybody in this forum cares about everybody else because we all have a common denominator and that is the pain and stress of this disease.
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>>>>Has anyone heard anything about the Depo-Lupo injection as a treatment
>>>>for endometriosis? Supposedly, this shot puts your body into menopause.
>>>>I have tried to research Depo-Lupo over the internet and so far have had
>>>>no luck finding ANY information. Anything will help. Please email any
>>>>information you may have, or point me in the right direction. Thank
>>>>you!
>>>
>>>I am 22 and I got tired of the pain that I was suffering and my husband
>>>was too. I have had 3 laproscopic surgeries and I was ready to do
>>>anything when i tried the depo lupron. I heard a lot of bad things
>>>about the shot, then again I talked with my doctor whom I really trust
>>>and believe that he would do the best he can for me. So I took the shot
>>>and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. I noticed a difference
>>>in a month. I was on it for six months and Ive been off for two and I
>>>feel a lot better than when I got on it. I did have some menapausal
>>>symptoms but they were all worth it because I felt better and sex was
>>>less painful. I bought a book from the bookstore and I would recommend
>>>it. It will help with lots of questions and misunderstandings. It also
>>>helped my husband understand what I was going through and what we could
>>>both do to help the symptoms and pain of endo. If you need to talk more
>>>or have other questions email me. I would enjoy talking with anyone
>>>with endo because I have done lots of research and still do not fully
>>>understand the disease.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Haylie
>>>
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