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Esyma for fibroids

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elainey
elainey

Hi

I have just started to take esyma for a large fibroid (5-6cms). I have only taken 2 so far and my period has returned with bad pain again. Is this normal as I didnt expect any period or pains again?

Thanks for any reply

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  • SHED35
    SHED35 elainey

    Posted

    Hi, When I was taken Esyma, i was told to start them on the first day or of my period and gradually the blood flow  stop. It took 3 days to do this.  

    You have only taken 2 tablets so should carry on to see if works.  Esyma is a powerful drug so you should see how toy take to it,

    The Esyma did stop the blood blood but this not stop the other PMT symptoms associated with a period.

    Take care

    • elainey
      elainey SHED35

      Posted

      Ah thanks for that 😊 my doc told me just to take them as soon as possible even though I didnt have my period but now I have since taking them. Will give it a few days and see how it goes. Was starting to think I was ok taking norethisterone for 26 days then put up with my period for 5 days until my op but of course they wont reduce my fibroid.

      Thank you 🖒😊

  • christine65130
    christine65130 elainey

    Posted

    Hi, I have taken 3 courses of Esmya, and it has always taken a while to work, don't give up on it, as it WILL eventually stop the bleeding by shrinking the fibroids. This takes weeks rather than days.

    • elainey
      elainey christine65130

      Posted

      Thanks thats a great help I thought maybe something was wrong took my third one today fingers crossed it works soon pain is unbearable at times. Thanks again
    • dee81527
      dee81527 elainey

      Posted

      I have a question. Did you get cramps when you started the medication? I have just started fibristal (Canada) and hadn't had a period in about a yr now. On my second pill and u have moderate cramping. I am hoping this isn't a bad thing...? Any info would help me. Thanks!

      Dee

    • dee81527
      dee81527

      Posted

      Typo. I meant 'I have cramping'

  • elainey
    elainey

    Posted

    Esyma 5mg. Ive been taking this for over a month now to reduce a 5-6cm fibroid, I have have spotting in between but not as bad as before taking it. However my period has returned to the same horrid state as before so I decided to stop taking esmya and have returned to norethisterone which worked very well for 26 days. Then I will have a 5 day break which is bearable compared to how it is now.
    • christine65130
      christine65130 elainey

      Posted

      Hi, I think the difference between the two drugs in practice is that Esmya withdraws nourishment from the fibroids, gradually softening and shrinking them, and eventually stopping any fibroid induced bleeds. Norethisterone acts on the bleeding immediately. That's why Esmya worked so well for me, I don't have periods any more so once the fibroids stopped bleeding I was fine. Is it not possible to take both, or do they interfere?

    • elainey
      elainey christine65130

      Posted

      Hi

      The Doctor said to stop the noreth and start the esmya.

      Not too sure to be honest 🤔 must ask that question.

      Tks elaine

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