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Re: Starting Lupron in a few weeks, what should I know?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:44:20 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>Does anyone have any information they would like to share? What have
>been your experiences, good or bad?

Lupron usually relieves the pain from endo while you are on it. The pain usually returns when you go off.

Did it help with the pain from >endometriosis? What sort of side effects can I expect?

Hot Flushes, atrophic vaginitis, shrinkage in breast size, other signs of menopause. Usually go away when Lupron is stopped.

I have to say >that I am a little afraid of injecting a drug that will stay in your
>body for some time. What happens if you have an adverse reaction to the
>Lupron? What do they do if it turns out you are allergic to Lupron?

Never heard of it happening.

I >know that's a lot of questions, but I am really nervous. Thanks.

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