WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1999: Re: lupron

Re: lupron

From: MICHELLE (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:56:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 18 Mar 1999, Amy wrote: >
>I recently had a lap and cautery of endometriosis. My obgyn has
>suggested Lupron for 3 months. My older sister was treated with Lupron
>7.5 for 3 months re: fibroids. It did nothing to help with the
>fibroids; she had a hysterectomy a few months later. My question is re:
>side effects - she experienced and still does, almost 3 years later, hot
>flashes; also had mood swings, weight gain, and deterioration of her eye
>sight. I'm wondering what the likelihood is that I will experience the
>same side effects as my sister did; has there been any research done
>regarding side effects relative to genetics? If not, what would be your
>best guess?
>This is one of the issues that I wish to consider while trying to decide
>whether to do the Lupron, although I am leaning in that direction -
>feeling hopeful I guess!!
>Thanks for any info you can offer.
>Amy

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I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND LUPRON, I AM ON IT NOW AND I HATE IT. NOT ONLY DO I GET NO RELIEF, MY POOR BOYFRIEND HAS TO DEAL WITH ME. THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE HORRIBLE. TALK TO YOUR DR. AND SEE WHAT OTHER OPTIONS YOU HAVE. FEEL FREE TO WRITE ME BACK AT ELMO0679@JUNO.COM

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