Re: endometriosis and lupron depot shot
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 09:06:00 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 2 Jan 2001, Kim wrote:
>
>I am not part of the medical community, but I just recently completely
>the Depot Lupron injections. I was disappointed to find out until after
>my injections that Lupron is only safe for use 3 times in a woman's
>life.
Kim,
It is approved for six months in a person's lifetime, not three times.
Drs. are now using it for longer periods of time, and If I am not
mistaken, there are studies currently being conducted to test to find
out if it is safe for longer use.
It is important that one take in calcium to help the bones. Many Drs.
give addback therapy while their patient is on Lupron, not only to help
with the side effects such as hot flashes, but also to help the bones.
Hope this helps.
Robin
>The recommendation for me has been not to use Lupron again until
>after I have had surgery to remove most of the endometriosis. The first
>time I had the injections (Nov - April) I didn't have any removal first.
>I started having symptoms again in September (only 5 months after
>stopping injections) I was told they would last 2-5 years. My
>recommendation for you would be to do a lot of research and find out as
>much information first before doing this. Good luck!
>
>At Mon, 1 Jan 2001, j wang, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>It is widely accepted and extensively used and considered safe.
>>
>>At Mon, 1 Jan 2001, dar wrote:
>>>
>>>I was wondering what the medical community feels about the lupron depot
>>>shot? Is it safe for endometriosis.
>>
>>--
>>James Wang, M.D
>>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>>Tufts University School of Medicine
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.
>>
>--
>Kim
>
--
~Robin~
I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
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