Question 1

what was your experience with lupron (leuprolide)?

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Terrible: Hate the drug.  It has bad side effects and very few indications in my opinion.  If it's given for endometriosis or pain, there are other treatments.  The most effective treatment of endo is surgical excision.  This can cure the disease but there are few providers capable of this procedure.  Recurrent pain after surgery needs to be addressed but Lupron (leuprolide) is not the answer.  Ther are a few indication.

Question 2

complcations with long use of lupron (leuprolide)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Long term use of Lupron can weaken the bone. Anyone on long term Lupron should be on add back therapy to prevent bone loss as well as calcium and vitamin d. Long term Lupron can also predispose to heart disease and so estrogen add back should be considered to prevent this risk.

Question 3

why do we have to take lupron (leuprolide) and norethidrone together?

Accepted Answer

Add back therapy: Lupron (leuprolide) acts on the pituitary to shut down production of hormones such as estrogen. This can lead to side effects such as hot flashes and bone loss. Adding back some hormones, in this case progestin, can help ameliorate these symptoms.

Question 4

what should happen when my last dose of lupron (leuprolide) wears off?

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After Lupron (leuprolide): A 3.75 lupron (leuprolide) depot dose well generally take a while to wear off. After 4 weeks, the dose should be gone and your would start growing a follicle for the next cycle, if you have regular cycles. Expect a subsequent period about 6-8 weeks after the last injection. The hot flashes usually subside about 4-6 weeks after the last injection. The more doses you have receive, the longer it may take.

Question 5

how long does it take fo the effects of lupron (leuprolide) to wear off?

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Varies: There are three forms of lupron, (leuprolide) one is a subcutaneous injection daily which will wear off very quickly. The second type is a depot form which last for approximately 30 days in the body, and lastly there is a 90 day  form. A woman will usually ovulate 2 to 4 weeks after the effects of the Lupron (leuprolide) has worn off.

Question 6

after 6 months of having a lupron (leuprolide) injection how long for it to wear off?

Accepted Answer

Usually: within 1 cycle or 1 month. Good wishes.

Question 7

lupron (leuprolide) shot and side effects?

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Hot Flashes: By far, the most common side effect is hot flashes, because Lupron (leuprolide) causes a temporary menopause. Poor sleep resulting in emotional side effects or head ache are also common. A serious effect from long-term Lupron (leuprolide) is osteoporosis. Many of these side effects are reduced or eliminated with extra "add-back" hormones. 
Some women have no side effects at all.

Question 8

what are the side effects of lupron (leuprolide)?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Headaches and hot flashes are the most common side effects of Lupron (leuprolide) when used short term.

Question 9

what are the effects  of depot lupron (leuprolide)?

Accepted Answer

Few: Low estrogen causes hot flashes, dry vagina, and osteoporosis (week bones).
Local reaction at the injection site.
Some of the effects of low estrogen can be minimized by estrogen add back therapy (taking very small amount of estrogen).

Question 10

can the side effects of lupron (leuprolide) be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are currently on lupron, (leuprolide) there are commonly side effects such as hot flashes.  These can easily be treated with supplemental hormones.  The most commonly used hormone is progesterone.  Many physicians will start with norethindrone, 5mg per day.  Good luck!

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