Re: Zoldex
From: Russell (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Sep 30 16:18:53 2005
Hi Cath
Sorry I can't remember if I have replied to your message or not.
The Zoladex didn't play a role in requiring IVF. I suppose it was one
of the many treatments Endo sufferes try. Our experience with Zoladex
was pretty negative but after doing some research alot of people had a
very positive experience with it which is why we tried it.
We are now doing the IVF and just started the injections...which is fun!
Whilst we always wanted a family the Endo has inhibited my wifes abilty
to conceive through closing her tubes. But we are aslo aware that the
pregnancy may help her endo.
Hope this was some help.
--
Russell
Mon, 12 Sep 2005, Cath wrote:
>
>Hi Russel,
>Thank you for your response I appreciate your time, its wonderful to see
>a husband taking such interest in endometriosis and in his wife's
>condition. Im sorry the Zoladex did not work in your wife's case. I
>have another question if you dont mind me asking, did the Zoladex have
>anything to do with your wife needing IVF treatment.
>Many Thanks Cath
>
>At Mon, 12 Sep 2005, Russell wrote:
>>
>>Hi
>>
>>I read your post with interest as my wife has taken a course of Zoladex
>>before for 6 months, given much under the same cicumstances although her
>>endo was quiet extensive and we found it didn't get rid of it. She did
>>get some of the symptoms you mentioned and also some hair loss as it
>>puts you into a menopausal state temporarily, we did find this traumatic
>>at the time, however, you should note that this only happens in a small
>>percentage of women and was only temporary.
>>
>>Whilst it didn't work for us I have read of many success stories
>>concerning the drug. We were offered it again and we declined given the
>>way it affected her and we are now under the IVF program.
>>
>>I'm sorry I cant be more positive about the drug but this was our
>>experience and my honest feed back. However, look at your choices as
>>taking zoladex maybe a short term inconvenience with some ,if any side
>>effects, but with long term benifits!
>>
>>Good luck.
>>
>>--
>>Russell
>>
>>At Sun, 11 Sep 2005, Cath wrote:
>>>
>>>Hello All, I have just had a 7cm "chocolate" cyst removed form my left
>>>ovary and further endometriosis removed form my bowel and right ovary
>>>via a laparotomy.
>>>My doctor has recommended I now go on Zoladex for 6 months to clear up
>>>remaining endometriosis.
>>>Im concerned about the side effects of possible osteoporosis, mood
>>>swings and hot flushes. The information he gave me also lists a risk of
>>>permanent infertility from the menopausal state it puts you in.
>>>Iam interested in any feedback regarding Zoladex, would you generally
>>>recommend Zoladex or not, please share your experiences with me.
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>Cath
>>
![[ endo@obgyn.net ]](../../images/endo_at_obgyn.gif)