Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is the monthly lupron (leuprolide) shot an effective birth control method? if so when does it become effective?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Is effective quickly: Lupron (leuprolide) injections usually will effectively interfere with your hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian functions, prevent ovulation and therefore reduce your risks of pregnancy. In most cases, hormonal effects probably begin promptly within a few days after the injection. Lupron (leuprolide) is not a recommended contraceptive; it is also expensive, has other indications and has some potential long term side effects.
Answered 8/23/2016
1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was on lupron (leuprolide) since june for endo. My last 3 mo shot was in sept. It has been over 3 mo. Can i try to conceive with my husband now?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had 2 lupron (leuprolide) monthly injections after laproscopy. I got my first period 21 days after the second shot. I haven't had the second period yet. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i take lupron (leuprolide) and follistom at the same time everyday and can I inject them both into the same area, my abdomen? Is this the most effective way?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Skin is breaking out really badly ever since i had a surgery and this is my second injection of the lupron (leuprolide) shot. What can I do to stop the breakouts?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a Lupron (leuprolide) shot in June and started my menstrual cycle on July 2. I have been on my cycle since then and I haven't had any more shots. Will it sto?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Any unusual effects of seasonale birth control after you've had lupron (leuprolide) depot?
Had endometriosis surgery two months ago. Gyn keeps pushing birth control. I refuse. What other options do I have? Besides lupron (leuprolide).
I was given a shot (lupron) to put me into temporary menapause, in order to help my endometriosis. Should i still be taking my birth control?
Junel bcp is not suppressing ovarian cysts forming should I try another method prior to dr putting me on lupron (leuprolide). Past cyst rupture w surgery&blood tra?
How long till 11.25mg lupron (leuprolide) wears off? I don't feel symptoms from it last shot was sept my husband & i want ttc should we wait? If so, how long ttc?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
