WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: Lupron question

Re: Lupron question

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:23:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 16 Jan 2002, Kathleen wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with endometriosis 3 months ago and was given a Lupron
>injection that I need to take once a month for 6 months. I am now ready
>for my 4th shot and my doctor's office is way overdue in getting my shot
>due to some authorization problems. My doctor is very busy and I am
>getting very frustrated with them for taking so long to order the
>injection. I haven't had my period in 2 months and am afraid that I
>will get it before my next shot. If I do get it, will I have to start
>the whole series of shots over?

no you won't.

Lupron is VERY expensive, and ifyour doc doesn't get teh authorization first, then you will be stuck with payuing for the medication

Will that mean that the endo is not >completely gone? My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and we have
>been waiting patiently while I am getting the shots; but, I am afraid we
>may have to wait another 6 months. Can you help me? Do you think that
>missing a series of shots is bad?

no, but you should get teh shot as soon as you can. You can hlep by calling yoru insureance company yourself and asking why they are delaying the authorization >
>--
>Kathleen Goodwin
>

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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