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Dx w/ endometriosis. tried multiple bc pills before this diagnosis for ovarian cysts and made bleeding & pain much worse. will lupron (leuprolide) be similar? wary of lup

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Different: Lupron (leuprolide) gives you a (temporary) chemical menopause, thus no period. By not stimulating the ovaries the symptoms of endometriosis might improve. Bcp are also commonly used, also put the ovaries "at rest", but different mechanism.

Dr Berg and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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