One
Lupron Injection Too Many!
"I took
only 3 injections of Lupron. One too many in my book! The
scary part is the medical community has no idea how to
handle ones adverse effects. I actually collapsed from it
after my third injection. It took one year of my life to
feel half way human again. We can only tell our stories, and
hope people read as much as they can. I am 47, post
menopausal with Endometriosis." --
SNOW16
Lupron,
Fertility, and Pregnancy
"I was
given Lupron 1 month ago for infertility problems. Recently
though, I have found out all of the bad side effects that
come from it and I'm not going in for my final shot in 2
months. My question is, how long after receiving the
injection do you think is safe to start trying to conceive
again? My Doc told me that the six months after the initial
six months of treatment is best time. But if it is still in
my system, I don't dare try to get pregnant. Help me please
-- I don't trust my Doctor." --
DEB2591
Lupron,
Fibroids, and Hysterectomy
"I am
experiencing pain from fibroids, my doctor recommended I
take Lupron to see if my fibroids will shrink thus reduce my
pelvic pain. Tell me about Lupron? What are the effects? If
the Lupron does not shrink my fibroids, my doctor believes a
hysterectomy must be done." --
RITAGG
Pre-hysterectomy
Lupron?
"I am 43
years old and have been dealing with extremely heavy periods
for a couple years now. I have 1 large fibroid and a very
large uterus with a thick endometrial lining. I have tried
taking progestin and have had a D&C /hysteroscopy. All
have only been temporary solutions. Now periods are lasting
almost 2 weeks and I have spotting in between periods. My
doctor is recommending a hysterectomy. However, because my
uterus is so large I cannot have it done vaginally, it must
be done abdominally. She has suggested taking Lupron for 3
months prior to surgery in hopes of shrinking my uterus
enough to allow for a vaginal hysterectomy. I don't know
what to do. I've been reading up on Lupron and it doesn't
sound that great. There are a lot of adverse side effects.
The thought of surgery scares me terribly. I don't know if I
should 1)take the Lupron in hopes of having a vaginal
hysterectomy, 2)just have an abdominal hysterectomy, or 3)
not have anything done at all and keep putting up with
prolonged, heavy bleeding every month. Any advice would be
appreciated!" --
SANDY1680
What
to Expect From Lupron
"I had
surgery for removal of massive adhesions. They removed 80%
of visible endometriosis, all but 1 fibroid tumor was
removed (it was in the muscle) and ovarian cysts. I am 33
and my MD said she could not believe the mess that was in
there! She gave me an injection of Lupron while I was in
recovery and put me on Paxil and Ativan to help me deal with
the symptoms of menopause, saying they would be sudden. Does
anyone take or know anything about Lupron? What should I
expect with the menopause? I am only taking it for 6
months." --
CJJD2001
She
Says Surgery, Doc Says Lupron
"I was
diagnosed with endo 4 years ago. I am suffering a lot more
since. It seems it has gotten a lot worse. We have been
trying to get pregnant since last November, no luck. I went
to 2 doctors and they don't want to do another surgery. They
just want me on Lupron which I refuse. I feel that another
surgery would be helpful in removing the endo but these docs
say "no." I really would like some relief. When I had a
laparoscopy in 1997, I don't think they removed the endo
they just removed a sample for biopsy, so I know I still
have endo. Please help. Should I still insist on surgery?
BTW, one doc said he would do surgery if I agreed to be on
Lupron afterwards. Nice doc huh? Well let me know what you
think." --
HEIDI24100
