WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1997: Re: Lupron

Re: Lupron

From: SOS (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Apr 1997 23:43:16 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 14 Apr 1997, Joella wrote: >
>At Tue, 18 Mar 1997, Lori wrote:
>>
>>I am 28 years old and have endometriosis. I had Laser surgery in 1988
>>and May 1996. The severe pains never went away with the last surgery so
>>my doctor put me on continuous birth control with no periods. I started
>>the continuous birth control in May 1996 and by Sept the pain was
>>finally gone, but the cramps started coming back in Feb and are now
>>worse than ever. I saw a new doctor today who wants to try Lupron. My
>>choice of treatment is a hysterectomy. I have two children and don't
>>want anymore. The pain is affecting my marriage and my children when I
>>get home from work I go straight to bed with a heating pad and pain
>>pills. Can any tell me more about Lupron? Has anyone taken the six
>>months of injection and not have the endometriosis return? Has anyone
>>had a hsysterectomy due to endometroisis before 30 years old?
>
>Lori, I had a laparoscopy in January of 1996 after experiencing severe
>constant pain. I have always had bad cramps and was put on the pill to
>alleviate them. I was found to have endometriosis, and my doctor
>prescribed three months of Lupron shots. He likes to try three months,
>instead of six, because he has found that three usually work, and then
>you can always have three more later if you need them, because you can
>only have six in your life from what I've been told. While I was taking
>the shots, I experienced some pain and hot flashes. I did not have any
>of the mood swings or other side effects. Since my last shot, I have
>been pretty much pain free. I still get cramps during my period
>occasionally, but they are much better, and I am off the pill. I have
>not had any children yet, but I am told that when I do, this will get
>better. Of course, that doesn't help your situation since you already
>have kids. Good luck!

I'm 34 & have had my kids. I tried two doses of Lupron and basically loved it. Although I did have the flashes, my moods were level and my SEVERE cramps had been alleviated. Weight loss was a niceity too :) Unfortunately, I'm now 2 years out from the Lupron therapy and facing the same problems as before and considering a hyst. Of course this is only my expericne, but I loved it. Good luck

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