Lupron?

[confused_one]

Hi Ladies,

I met with my gyno today and he told me that I have stage 1 (mild case) of endo ... he suggestions I go on Lupron ... any one heard of this or knows anything about it?

I would appreciate any information on this

THanks!

 

[NeyNey]

I found this:

Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), a GnRH agonist, is a hormonal agent that significantly reduces estrogen levels. The medication works in two distinct phases. Phase one stimulates the ovaries causing them to produce more estradiol, the most potent of the three estrogens produced by women. In phase two the messenger hormones that tell the ovaries to produce estrogen decline dramatically. The resulting drop in estrogen causes women to experience menopause-like side effects.

Lupron is prescribed for women with very bad endometriosis or severe menorrhagia. It may also be administered before assisted reproduction. In men, Lupron is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It may also be used in children who are diagnosed with central precocious puberty (early puberty). Before you decide to use Lupron, make sure you understand the facts about the benefits and side effects so that you can make an informed decision.

 

[confused_one]

NeyNey, Thank you for this quote. I have actually been reading up on it and am not convinced I want to do this.

Any ladies out there actually have to take Lupron ... ????