Hi! I went through 1 round of Lupron when I was 16. I wasn't thinking about kids then, so I never asked. I am most likely going to start it again in a few weeks - at least that's what the doctor thinks I should do. I asked if it should have any negative affect on getting pregnant and he said no. I didn't ask specifically about birth defects, though. I know this didn't exactly answer your question, but I hope it helped a little. And thanks to you - I'll be asking my doctor that question when I see him next.

i can't help you with the Lupron question as I have never been on it. But I am angry that your Gynae is pushing you to try for a baby when you are not ready as this is happening to me. They are only pushing you as pregnancy is a natural relief from Endo but what the Gynmae's don't take into account is how are you gong to cope when all the pain returns? As well as what will happen when you and your husband get all excited about trying and then you can't concieve? Do what you want to do, don't be forced until you are really ready. Sorry if I haven't helped it's just I am in the same situation at the moment and I feel really pressured.

Kirsty

Any advice helps I am so confused and I feel so pressured to make a decision. Part of me feels that since I have been living with this for 12 years (I am 25 now) another few years shouldn't make a difference. I am also afraid of makeing the wrong choice and regretting it later!

I have been on Lupron and number one...I do not advise putting that into your body. I won't delve into it, but please do TONS AND TONS of research about Lupron should you continue to think about it. I have tons of information if you are interested.

As far as being forced into a pregnancy...if you are feeling pressured....speak up for yourself. The pressure that you are feeling is because you are not ready, you know that. Don't let anyone pressure you to make such an important decision. A baby is a wonderful thing and will be even more wonderful when the time is right.

Any information would be great. I have done a lot of looking some with really scary side effects and some with positive advice.

Okay, a informative site to look at is:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Depot-Lupron/signatures.html

(copy and paste).

As for my experience, you are more than welcome to read my journals or I can just tell you things if you want. I only took 3 months worth of lupron, but one would have been too much. It caused so many different side effects and still effects me. Now, however, my pain is "imaginary" or "in my head" even though it is the exact same pain I felt prior to all of this...which at that point, was due to Endo....I am currently seeking second opinions. All I know is that now when I read about women who are thinking about taking Lupron or have just started...it makes me feel so bad. Knowing what I went through...I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

i have to agree from my personal experience Lupron is no good. i have heard of some people having success with it but for me the side effects were not worth the hell i went through. years after being off of Lupron i still have side effects which may never go away and they can do nothing about. i wish you all the luck in the world and please research before you make any decisions.

Definitely do not try to get pregnant if you are not ready. I'm 32 and just found out that both of my tubes are blocked, so my only hope is IVF. Considering that and my age, it would be best for me to try to get pregnant now. But, I'm just not ready now - and neither is my boyfriend (a.k.a. my future husband). Even though we both want children, we are going to get married first - I'm going to finish school - and try when the time is right for both of us. If it's meant to be - it will be.

I would strongly suggest that you contact The Endometriosis Association - they may be able to guide you in your research. Also, you could ask Dr. Deborah Metger of Palo Alto California - she is an expert with Endo. Let me know if you need contact numbers (they should be able to be googled). Franni

I am currently taking lupron. I had a lap/d&c in august and started lupron just about a month after the surgery. My husband and I have been trying to get pg 3.5 yrs. So finding out I had endo was good and bad.

My experience is very different than the pp. I have had very little hot flashes and night sweats. It was much better than I thought it was going to be. I did my research and the horror stories scared me.

It is a personal choice to take the lupron and as the others have said make sure you do your research so you can make an informed decision.

Don't put yourself into something you dont want to do!! If you are not ready for a baby don't try for one. only you know's when you are ready!! I have been on the lupron shot before, and my doctor told me that if my prempro does not work he wants me to do back on the lupron shot and i will not get back on it again. I dont like the side effects of it. I have never been over 145lbs, before i had my baby, and I got put on the lupron and I got to 198lbs. before I have my hysterectomy. Think about it very careful before you you make any move.

I was also scared to start Lupron after hearing most peoples bad experience. I have been on it for a little over 6 months now(completing a 1 yr course) and it has worked great for me. I have minimal hot flashes, no night sweats. I am also taking the "add-back" pill with it, which is probably why I have had such few side effect. If you do Lupron you should make sure you also get the add-back pill. It gives you back just a little progestreon(?) to reduce side effects. It also helps reduce bone loss. I'm trying to think back and I started with the 3 month shot, which I was concerned if I just couldn't live with it, and i think my doctor said if that was the case and I wanted to stop they would put me on birth control, and they would cancel each other out some how. I would double check that with your doctor though, it was a while ago so I'm not sure if I'm remebering it correctly. Good luck with what ever decission you make. If you want to know more about my experience with Lupron feel free to send me a message!

I don't know about birth defects, I will ask my doc about that too since I am interested. As far as side effects, I have yet to have any, but it's only been a few weeks. I'm still debating on getting more shots and instead just move on to the birth control pill instead.

Well i agree with all that the girls had told you, but i am in lupron and it is not that bad if you do add back therapy. I tried first without the add back and the side effects were really bad, however this time i am going in my third month and the add back therapy has work very well. So if you don't feel ready to have a baby yet don't rush yourself do it when you are ready the benefits of the pregnancy will only last only the 9 months and then what??? Anyway if you need some info about the add back therapy let me know and any dessicion that you make i am sure is going to work, good luck.

I've been on Lupron for a little over 6 months, and plan to do the full 1 yr course of this. It has worked great for me. I am also on the "add-Back" pill, so I've had only two hot flashes, and no other side effects. For the most part I am pain free day to day, with some pain occasianally. It is signifcantly better then before I was on it though and I could hardly function. I also had a Lap. in March, but I was in horrible pain again 6 wks latter. Hope this helps!!