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Nelson, NZ

How do the lupren shots work
R they n e good

March 12, 2016
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Members shared mixed experiences with Lupron shots for endometriosis pain, with some finding nearly complete relief and others seeing no... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Lupron shots for endometriosis pain, with some finding nearly complete relief and others seeing no benefit at all, underscoring how differently the treatment works for each person. Several members described common side effects including hot flashes, mood swings, depression, nausea, and bone density loss, though one member noted they experienced minimal side effects beyond feeling warmer and having occasional headaches. A recurring theme was the importance of weighing Lupron's high cost and potential risks against alternatives like excision surgery with a skilled specialist, with many suggesting trying surgery first before considering hormonal suppression.

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Excision with vaporization is different than excision from coagulation. However, nothing is 100% or else we'd have a cure! I'm sorry if you had vaporization and it didn't work. This disease is no fun!

March 18, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I guess everyone is different because I did those excision surgeries before and the pain would always come back at full force anywhere from 3-6 months after surgery. Then I tried the Lupron shot which didn't even work for me at all pain wise and I didn't thankfully get any side effects. So every woman is different it all just depends on what you want to go through but I agree to do the excision laparoscopic surgery first before considering the Lupron shot. I hope it works for you, as nothing is working for me 😢 Best of luck

March 18, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I've seen far more with little relief and massive side effects. It's also very expensive. For me after insurance paid it's part it would have cost the same amt of $ to use lupron as it would to see one of the best specialists in the world. I choose the latter and Dr. Sinervo did wide excision and I've never felt better and spared myself the possible side effects of lupron.

March 18, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have had 6 Lupron shots. It relieved my pain nearly 100%. I do get hot flashes and in general feel hotter (especially at night). I had one migraine headache but that was the worst of it.
Living pain free has changed my life for the better! I've noticed towards the time I get my next shot I get a few cramps each day but it is NOTHING compared to the constant pain I was in before.

March 14, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Will do for sure

March 13, 2016

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