Endometriosis Support Group

Oh and I don't plan on having any more children. So that isn't an issue.

I was diagnosed with endo in April. We have been trying to get pregnant for almost 2 yrs. The Dr. wants me to do 6mnths of Lupron, at least 3 he said. I was very worried about the side effects and how it would work. I had my 2nd injection in June and so far all has been good. I really haven't had any of the awful side effects I read about. The only thing I have noticed is a little decrease in my sex drive and very mild joint paint sometimes. This has well been worth the pain relief it gives. I had a lot of inflammation before and I can tell that it is almost all gone already. So far I am glad I did this treatment but think I am probably only going to do 3mnth since the inflamation will be gone by then and we can try to get pregnant again. Any questions I can help you with let me know.

I'm not on Lupron, but from what I can gather, my hormone therapy is doing what Lupron does...shuts down my ovaries so I don't have any more periods. All things said, this isn't what I wanted, but I followed my doctor's instructions, and now I am a 24 year old with menapause symptoms and have gained 50 lbs. I can't say anything about Lupron, but messing with your hormones can have it's negative consequences. The good side...I haven't had any surgery and most of my pain is gone. I had to cut my dose down because of the weight gain, so I've had some more pain than I did on a higher dose, but it is better. Sorry I can't offer better advice, but I can say that I'm glad I haven't needed surgery yet.

I was on lupron for 6 months and it wasn't too bad. I did have bad hot flashes and cold sweats for awhile. It did help with the pain for about 2-3 of those months. It didn't help with the first injection but it did with the second. If you do take this make sure you get of something for your bones. You need lots of calium. This medicine eats are your bones. I got on a multi vitamin for older women. That helped a lot.
Hopefully this is helpful. Good luck

I was on lupron for only 3 months. I refused to do the other 3. I was out of control with my mood swings to the point of screaming and throwing things. I had horrible hot flashes and became suicidal. I have never been like that in my entire life or since getting off of it. I also developed reoccuring bladder infections, which my urologist was surprised about. He said the kind I got usually only occured in women in menopause. When I told him about the lupron it all made sense. I also developed c.diff colitis from all the antibiotics from the recurrant UTIs. (This is basically the worst diarrehea, fever, and stomach cramps you can imagine that can go on for months). But I do have complete relief from my endo symptoms. If I had it to do again I would have skipped the lupron and gone on it only if the endo symptoms did not go away after my lap and continuous birth control. I think some women are exceptionally sensitive to lupron, and you will only know how you will do after the shot. But you will only know after the shot. It may be well worth it for you, noone can tell.

Lupron Was rough But Im hoping that it was worth it I didnt have many bad Side effects that other women did! The only Major one was my sex Drive that was gone ....
I would Recommend at least trying it for 2 months to see how your body reacts if you dont like it there are other Alternatives:)

I am in month 3 of Lupron therapy. It has helped alot for my endo!! all syptoms from Endo are gone after 2nd month of Lupron! side effects of Lupron are vast. some more annoying then others. ranging from: Hot flashes, Moodswings, vaginal dryness, lack of sex drive, depression, dizzyness, forgetfullness & insomnia. thats what i have experienced. all women are differnt though. you just have to weigh out the pros & cons and do whats best for you. good luck!!

I just started Lupron 9/28, about 2 and a half weeks into it. The first week was hell, my personality "changed", I call her "Mrs. Hyde". I became confused and irritable and even felt anger towards my husband for no reason. But it seems that I kind of became an "empath", experiencing the moods of those around me. It's weird, the day I felt anger towards my hubby, I had just gotten back from shopping, and people around here are just in general "crabby", so I must have brought it home with me. Once I was home for about 5 minutes, I was fine.
My extreme inability to focus was debilitating, it affected my job performance greatly. My GP gave me a prescription for an anti-depressant and it seems to have gotten better. Of course I don't know if I'm just getting use to it, or if the drugs are working.
I also tend to get hot flashes, night sweats, and my appetite is almost non-existent, I've been reduced to drinking meal replacement shakes if I can't eat.
You can never tell, EVERYone is different. You can look under the treatments part of this site and look up Lupron and read pages and pages of reviews. It's a good idea to have your doctor sit down with you and explain everything. Don't take the injections until you feel comfortable.

I took lupron for 6 months, It decreased the pain for maybe a month but the hot flashes and mood swings sucked. Ive been off it since Jan. and my pains are worse then they have ever been. The doctors told me it would help for up to 6 years. BULL! Its a waist of money and time

innocent, I dont think its fair of you to tell this girl that Lupron is a waste of time! It is not for everyone but that should be her choice to make with out people trying to make it for her! My verdict on Lupron is still out, it has helped greatly with my Endo it may not have helped innocents Endo. But please dont listen to people when they try purposly to sway you in one direction or other. you have to weigh it your self, for me it has been worth the side effects so far just to have some relief from the agony i was in, im not sure how long i can go for on lupron that will bemy decision though, i will not let anyones negativity sway my own mind! I think we should all do exactly as Nanette asked tell her the side effects you have had and weather or not it helped you but dont come on here telling her not to waste her time thats just rude!