gnrh for gynae pain and fibroid
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Hi my gynae has decided on gnrh for me and I am to start in a couple of weeks. He said 3 months and if my pain does go i need a hysterectomy. If not then my pain is not gynae related. I have no idea whether its just one injection that lasts the 3 months, or monthly or what! I have been given no literature on this, have no idea of possible side effects, just that it will start menopause. Any advice would be very much appreciated. Tia x
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1Jamie sandy67
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I started Zolodex 2 months ago now. It is a gnrh, similar to Lupron and was covered by my insurance. The side effects have been mild for the most part. Some headaches and bodyaches, but not too bad. I seem to be losing more hair, but they told me it isn't a problem per se. Some of the better medical sites have lists of possible side effects. Of course, I think the main one is start of bone density loss as with meniopause; however, a 3 month trial might not be too concerning. The problem is when you stop it, the symptoms come back and fibroid grows again if it shrunk.
Zolodex is a once a month needle in the stomach; I believe Lupron is the same, although maybe they have more long lasting Lupron.
Best wishes with your treatment. Jamie
sandy67 1Jamie
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thanks Jamie
missy26092 sandy67
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I didnt like being on it, but I would do it all over again to get rid of fibroids.
sandy67 missy26092
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teresa2545 sandy67
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before i go back full time. Please have the injections.Anything is worth a try.If you want to ask me anything at all i am willing to give you as much advice as i can.
Luv
Teresa
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sandy67 teresa2545
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thanks for reply xx
teresa2545 sandy67
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Glad the message got approved.The injection is every 28 days rather than a calender month.If you have problems getting an appointment at your surgery explain what it is for as you have to have them as close to the 28 days as possible.
sandy67 teresa2545
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thanks again for advice xx
teresa2545 sandy67
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Hope my post gets the ok.It is so annoying when they moderate things when you haven't said anything wrong.
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m51 sandy67
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sandy67 m51
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Good luck with yours xx