Lupron shots...anyone else?

pugmadkate
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:05:25 +0000

Warning: Lady talk ahead!

After discovering stage IV endometriosis during surgery to remove dermoid cysts, my doctor recommended a few different courses of action. Instead of going straight to a hysterectomy, I decided to try “medical menopause” in the form of Lupron shots for six months and taking a daily pill of Norethindrone.

I’m used to associating Lupron shots with trying to get pregnant! I had my first shot today. Has anyone else done this? What your experience like? Did your endometriosis come back and, if so, how long after you stopped the Lupron?

The best piece of research I found when looking up Lupron is this, “(Lupron) is also used to treat chronic adrenal disease in ferrets…”

I suppose it’s just me and the ferrets now…