Re: lupron depot, anything good to say?
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From: Dawn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Dec 4 16:02:10 2007
Again being new at this, why would they recommend a hysterectomy? Have
the growths spread so much that the cant remove them? I feel like I am
asking stupid questions but I dont understand everything yet.
At Mon, 3 Dec 2007, Cari wrote:
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>I had a laparotomy 14 months ago. I was reluctant to go on Lupron...but
>finally did 6 months after surgery. I was very happy to have six months
>of period free (i.e. PAIN free) time. Though, I'm looking at more
>surgery now - the Lupron wasn't as successful as my doctor and I had
>hoped. His alternative to Lupron was a hysterectomy. I am 33 and I
>would like to have children, so that was not an option just yet.
>Lupron offered me 6 months of relief, but not as long term as I would
>have wished. The side effects were harsh: vaginal dryness, hot flashes,
>mood swings...etc. I wouldn't try to talk anyone out of it. (My cycles
>still haven't returned to normal though.)
>
>At Mon, 3 Dec 2007, Dawn wrote:
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>>I am also considering Lupron, i would love to know if you have
>>experienced any of the side effects. I am only seeing negative things
>>so far. The only good I hear is it kept people pain-free which is of no
>>concren of mine since I dont experience pain. My other option is birth
>>control. I myself just had a laproscopy. Please reply.
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Is this the same as the Lupron depot or somehitng different? I just had surgery for endometreosis and now my doctor is recommending the Lupron Depot. I am very hestitant.
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