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A member asked:

31yo with endometriosis. prostap injection (chemical menopause) was heaven! but only allowed for 6mths. can i safely have it longer?

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Yes, with estrogen: It is sometimes given longer but Estrogen add-back therapy should be started if you want to continue.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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