Endometriosis/LupronDepot Shot

This all sounds pretty radical. I'm for simple gentle solutions. I found great relief in reading Dr John Lee's (a gynocologist) books: the first of which was entitled 'What your Doctor may not have Told You about Premenopause'(which actually starts at around 30) and it gave a very good foundational explaination on how the female system works and how it can be nurtured. I was amazed at the solution given for an imbalance known as'estrogen dominance'which causes all sorts of havoc to a woman's reproductive system. It's not that you produce more estrogen but you are progressively producing LESS progesterone which is the gentle soothing balancer for estrogen. He recommends natural progesterone and describes how you can help yourself. If I hadn't done the research myself along with great help and patience from my husband, I seriously might not be here to tell about how much I was helped with my problems. I'm not advocating going it completely alone but there are differing opinions in the medical field so perhaps you could find a physician that is more naturally minded. Or if you can't find better answers, do what I did and visit a good Health Food store and find Natural solutions which do not have side effects but are still very effective. Incidently, Natural Progesterone is a laboratory derivative of yams and as close to being identical to humanly produced progesterone as possible. Pray for wisdom as you educate yourself and look for the simple answers. Take your time and don't rush or be pressured into doing anything. Hope this helps.

I was diagnosed with SEVERE endometriosis in 2003 via a laperoscopy. Mine was so bad, they had to go back in a few months later and do a laperonomy (which is a 6 inch lower abdominal incision). After this surgery, I was put on these shots. It was no fun, I won't lie! For me, it did not help with the pain at all. This is not the case for everyone, but it was for me. I will not use birth control pills (2 reasons: 1 - we want to concieve and 2 - very dangerous long term side effects). So, I've used a natural progesterone cream ever since and, boy, does it help me!!!

Had I known about this, I'd have had the surgeries, but not done the Lupron. This is just me personally. If you want more information about this, private message me and we can chat.

The side effects of the Lupron are strong and some are long term. I wish I'd have considered that more at the time and educated myself about what ALL of the options were. I didn't.

I wish you well!!

Jenni

Hi T.! I would like to thank you for addressing this on Mamasource. I have recently undergone laporoscopic surgery for an ongoing complex ovarian cyst. There was also some endometriosis found, which I did not know, since I didn't have much pain. I have already had one ovary removed due to damage from a cyst, so I take this matter very serious in order to keep my remaining ovary. I have been offered to do birth control pills, but the hormones through me for a loop! Been there and done that! I have also been offered to do Lupron prior to my surgery which I opted out of due to the Menopause response. That makes me cautios. Whatever you decide, you have to have peace about it. There have been some women who don't handle the lupron very well. Keep doing your research. Pray about your decision. I wish you the best! Keep me posted.

I had Lupron shots with each of the 3 IVF procedures I had and did not have any negative side effects. However, I feel that if you have all these concerns about possible side effects, why not try the birth control pills first. I had endometriosis as a possible link to my infertility issues. After the birth of my son, I was told that the pill would help keep it from returning. The depression sounds like an excruciating ordeal to go through. If you are thinking Lupron, ask the MD if you can stop it immediately if you feel symptoms coming on and switch. Good luck.

Hi T.. I was diagnosed with mild endometriosis several years ago, and they weren't able to remove it through surgery. My gyn. put me on birth control pills and I haven't had any pain since then. I'd say try the birth control first!

I'd do everything I can do try natural means of dealing with any reproductive problems before going the hormonal route.

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I have had 2 lupron depot shots both for IVF treatments, followed up with daily lupron injections closer the the embroyo transfers. I have had absolutely no side effects from them. I was nervous also before the first one and nothing happened. I know everyone is different, but I just wanted to pass on some encouragement. I believe side effects are rare. I hope everything works out well for you and you continue to feel good!

I had to do lupron (when trying to get pregnant with IVF) and no it's not fun. I guess I don't understand why your doc is wanting to "overkill" the whole thing if your endometriosis is "minimal." Is there another medical issue to do this? If there's not I would only do the birth control, see how it goes for awhile and if things are not better or getting worse, then do that. I have numerous cyst on one of my ovaries and one big one on my uterus and my doc told me (I can't take birth control) that only as a last ditch effort would they do the whole lupron thing. I too don't have that heavy of bleeding or pain, it's livable and so I said "no thank you for now", I'll do it only if I have too. Goodluck