I have had 3 surgeries, in the last 4 years, to manage my PCOS and endometriosis. This last surgery only took care of the pain for a month. The doctor saw that the endometriosis started growing as a white film over my ovaries (which from my understanding is unusual). They now want me to take a three month shot of depo lupron. I am concerned about going on this medication because I already work a high stress job and dont need anything causing me to have more anxiety then I already have. My… read more
Thank you guys for your insight. I do appreciate your responses.
I was on the Depo injection for a year when I was 18. It did help me for a while however I did have some side effects. My hair thinned pretty bad, I gained a lot of weight (about 100lbs) and couldn’t drop it until after I got off depo, headaches, and by month 7 I was having full endo symptoms again. However I was also working at an ER vet clinic at the time as well; very very high stress. I don’t remember my anxiety getting any worse during the depo but I’m sure that also varies from person to person. I hope this helps!
I hope you find something that works for you!! Sending positive vibes!!
My hysterectomy was not a cure all. Hysterectomies don't alw a ys work.