Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS: Lupron before Laparoscopy
From: T. Lyons, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:54:49 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on T. Lyons, MD behalf by: Hope, Fibroid and Women’s
Health Forum Moderator
There is no support for using Lupron preoperatively. Some studies
have shown a synergistic effect if Lupron is used for 3-6 months
postoperatively. We do not use this approach as the best evidence is
that through excision of the disease gives you the best result both
for symptoms (pain) and fertility. I would suggest using a known
expert to do your surgical treatment.
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T. Lyons, MD
ATLANTA, GA
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At Mon, 24 Sep 2007, Grace wrote:
>Hello:
>I am new to this forum, I will go for a laparoscopy next month for
>possible endometrosis. I have seen tons of specialists for the period
>pain problem before, some of them told I have endo while others said no.
>I miscarried once last year. I did two IUIs this year, both failed, now
>the new fertility doctor suggested me to do a lap to remove possible
>endo if I want to get pregnant.
>now the surgen will give me a Lupron injection on this coming wednesday
>just to get prepared for the surgery, I have read many negative reviews
>on horrible side effect of Lupron, just wondering if anyone had to go
>through the same procedure for their lap surgery? it looks like not
>everyone was give lupron before the surgery, then why me?
>how soon can I start trying to conceive after the lap? some people said
>it took them one year to regain the strength after the surgery, is it
>really that bad? I am 33 now, i dont have a lot of time waiting...
>any tips, suggestions are greatly appreciated!
>Grace
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