Lupron Stories: Real Experiences from Those Who Have Used It

[Jean DeVries]

Ok ladies (and gents too.....)...

For those of you who have been subjected to my medical stories, the saga continues. I had surgery two weeks ago to remove an ovary and a fallopian tube, but it didn't work. Still in pain.

So, today, my GYN suggested Lupron, with an estrogen chaser. The path came back on those parts with endometriosis, so she thinks that's what I have, only in the uterine lining.

I need the stories from those of you who have Luprone...good and bad. I need to know what I"m getting into from people I trust.

TIA!

 

[armywyf]

I had surgery to remove endometriosis lesions/adhesions in 2001. My intestine was adhered to my abdominal wall... I was told that my GYN got as much as she could without damaging vital organs and she recommended a 6 month course of Lupron to try to get rid of what remained. I did the course of Lupron and had no problems with it, a little extra hair growth, nothing some bleach and tweezers couldnt take care of. I also had hot flashes similar to menopause. Since the surgery and Lupron I have not had any unusual pain or problems with my endometriosis. I was told I would have to have a hysterectomy by the time I hit 30, well I passed that 6 months ago and still no problems. I was also told that it would be difficult for me to conceive if I waited more than 2 years past my surgery, well I now have a 9 month old that I got pregnant with while on birth control.End result, it worked great for me. Everyone is different and it may not work as well with you. That is a decision that only you can make all I can say is it definitely changed my life.

 

[janetupnorth]

Can't help you but I hope you get some relief soon! My cousin had no relief until her hysterectomy. She won't have kids (that was the toughest part for her - she had EVERY other procedure for 2 decades) but she's getting married August 8th at age 42 - yeah! We're happy for her!