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Haylie: Re: Depo-Lupo
From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jan 7 20:50:41 2004
Hi Haylie:
It sounds like you had a really good experience with Lupron which I am
glad to hear since I plan to try it in a couple of weeks. What book did
you buy that was helpful?
Amanda
At Tue, 6 Jan 2004, Nicole wrote:
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>I too had the Lupron treatment and disliked it. I'm in the 2nd month of
>the three month injection (total months of treatment is five) and I'm in
>soo much pain I wish I hadn't done this last shot. My hubby and I hoped
>to get pregnant again sometime soon but I'm afraid with all of the side
>effects from the Lupron and the lack of relief I may not be able to. I
>can't advise someone not to take this shot but I can say that I've had
>no luck with it and would never suggest it as a form of treatment. The
>side effects were awful! If you ever need or want to talk you can email
>me....
>
>At Mon, 5 Jan 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>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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