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Re: ovarian cysts&more(Lupron Question)From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 2 May 1997 00:57:59 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 1 May 1997, Luanne wrote: > >Would you clarify the differences between Lupron and Lupron >Depot--including the differences in their uses and FDA approval? > >Thanks, Luanne > >At Wed, 30 Apr 1997, Susan wrote: >>As I stated in my other message referrenced above, Lupron Depot is only >>approved >>by the FDA for use pre-surgically for women who are anemic due to >>fibroids. THe >>use of this drug in your case may have been inappropriate based on these >>guidelines. >>What we don't know about these drugs is the long term effects on ovarian >>function >>after the treatment is stopped. These are potentially dangerous drugs >>that should >>be used very conservatively. your doctor used the drug for the maximum >>time allowed >>under law, which is very risky. Most studies show that the desired >>clinical results >>can be obtained within 3 months use, and a 6 month trial is often >>unnecessary. It is >>possible that the shock of lengthy treatment with Lupron was more than >>your ovaries >>could take and you are now suffering from premature ovarian failure. >> >>If this is so, you may want to ask for a referral to an endocrinologist, >>as hormones >>and such are their specialty. It is also still possible that your >>ovaries will recover >>with time. Right now, you need to consider taking estrogen to maintain >>your bone >>density and prevent cardiovascular disease. An endocrinologist can help >>with this also. >> >>If you do not have access to another military hospital for your second >>opinion, it >>may be possible to see a civilian provider in order to obtain a second, >>objective >>opinion. If you cannot obtain assistance through the OB/GYN clinic, >>contact the >>Patient Affairs Representative and/or Health Benefits Advisor in the >>hospital. You >>can alos do this military style, and ask to consult with the chief of >>the clinic >>(Senior Doctor) and go from there. >> >>Do not allow yourself to be a victim of this socialized medicine >>environment. You >>have rights and should never be used as a "guinea pig" without your full >>understanding >>of the risks and benefits, as well as your consent. >> >>Good luck to you, and get yourself some help! >> >>-- >>Susan Boyles >> Dear Luanne, The only real difference is the way the drug is administered, orally (Lupron) and by injection (Lupron Depot.) You can find out more about the FDA approval controversy by e-mail to The National Lupron Victims Network at nlvn@voicenet.com. They also have a web page, but I don't have the web address handy. You could try a search from your search engine for "Lupron" which may produce a hit for them. I hope you find the information you are seeking.
-- Susan Boyles
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