Reviewer: swil77, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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This medicine does have side effects that i believe decrease over time; none severe enough for me to discourage use. I have found relief from every symptom of fibroids and severe anemia... although I am almost sure the relief is too temporary. I believe that some of my symptoms were hotflashes, interrupted sleep- continues, fatigue, irritability... but the me before this shot was just tired of wha ... Show Full Comment

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This medicine does have side effects that i believe decrease over time; none severe enough for me to discourage use. I have found relief from every symptom of fibroids and severe anemia... although I am almost sure the relief is too temporary. I believe that some of my symptoms were hotflashes, interrupted sleep- continues, fatigue, irritability... but the me before this shot was just tired of whay i had to go through each and every day. Comparing symptoms of the fibroids and the lupron... the shot is more tolerable
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Reviewer: Lindsey, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I am 25. I was diagnosed with moderate/severe endrometreosis after undergoing exploratory surgery for my abdominal pain. I have been using Lupron for about 7 months. I do have excessive hot flashes, mood swings, and lowered sex drive, just like during menopause. I was prepared for all the side effects because of my doctor. And I would have to say that the temporary side effects are better for me t ... Show Full Comment

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I am 25. I was diagnosed with moderate/severe endrometreosis after undergoing exploratory surgery for my abdominal pain. I have been using Lupron for about 7 months. I do have excessive hot flashes, mood swings, and lowered sex drive, just like during menopause. I was prepared for all the side effects because of my doctor. And I would have to say that the temporary side effects are better for me than what I was experiencing (the sudden crippling pain, pain during sex, and worst of all the possibilty that I might not be able to have children.) I am however looking forward to when the hot flashes, mood swings, and lowered sex drive will stop, and I am sure my husband is as well.
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Reviewer: missemt1117@comcast.net, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I used this medication for endometriosis. I just got the first shot two days ago, and I already know that I will not get the second one. The pain I was living with before is way better than the side effects I am going through now. Chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, muscle pain. I feel like every muscle in my body is tearing itself apart and somebody is stabbing me in the chest. I cal ... Show Full Comment

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I used this medication for endometriosis. I just got the first shot two days ago, and I already know that I will not get the second one. The pain I was living with before is way better than the side effects I am going through now. Chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, muscle pain. I feel like every muscle in my body is tearing itself apart and somebody is stabbing me in the chest. I called my dr office and so far, no response. It seems to me like these are some of the side effects they dont tell you about before you get the shot.
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Reviewer: colabear65, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've never been so hot in my life. The hot flashes are downright overwhelming! When the hot flashes start, I get weak and light-headed, my pulse starts racing and I feel like I'm being smothered. I find it hard to concentrate at work because of the constant onset of the hot flashes. I'm not sleeping well because I'm so hot. I keep on of those gel ice paks on my night stand and u ... Show Full Comment

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I've never been so hot in my life. The hot flashes are downright overwhelming! When the hot flashes start, I get weak and light-headed, my pulse starts racing and I feel like I'm being smothered. I find it hard to concentrate at work because of the constant onset of the hot flashes. I'm not sleeping well because I'm so hot. I keep on of those gel ice paks on my night stand and usually wake up in the morning with it on my chest. Sadly though, by the time morning comes, the ice pak is no longer cold; it's usually warm to the touch because I'd used it during the course of the night. I also purchased a 'chill pillow' via the internet. I put that one under my pillow or between my mattress and my memory foam topper. It helps when I'm falling asleep, but has the same effect as the chill pillow...by the time I wake up, it's warm to the touch. No more periods though...so far, so that's good. And my fibroids are shrinking so I'm not as uncomfortable in the abdomen area as I was when I started the treatment. GOOD LUCK LADIES!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My doctor warned me before I took the shot that it would feel like I was in menopause, so he prepared me for it better than what some seem to have been (from reading their posts) However, It's been 5 months since my last injection and I still have not had any cycles yet. Just lots of hot flashes and mood swings. Has any one else not gotten there period back after taking this shot? And for ... Show Full Comment

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My doctor warned me before I took the shot that it would feel like I was in menopause, so he prepared me for it better than what some seem to have been (from reading their posts) However, It's been 5 months since my last injection and I still have not had any cycles yet. Just lots of hot flashes and mood swings. Has any one else not gotten there period back after taking this shot? And for those that did, how long does it take? I was assured by my doctor that I would definately start cycling again, but am becoming very worried. . . .
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