Re: injections that promote menopause?

[Guest guest]

Yes, I had I took diphereline, a french medi cine for five months(I think they

are a like lupron).The problem is that when you stop them the fibroids are

regrowing so maybe the doctor didn't explain it right, the treatment is pre

operatory, otherwise I don't think you can just do them.

Anyway the " menopause " was not so bad and I had hot flushes but I still have

menstruation. I sincerely think you should interrogate your doctor more. It

seems to me that the doctor is tryig to save your uterus which is great, but he

should tell you all.

If you need more details about the treatment just ask, I had 13 fibroids removed

after the treatment and I've been able to keep my uterus.

Neli

jbabella2002 wrote:

Does anyone have any first hand experience with these? I have

numerous fibroids that are causing me to menstruate all the

time. My Dr has suggested this as an option to shrink them

instead of going in for a hysterectomy. I've already had a

hysteroscopy, and ultra sound which show numerous fibroids

deeply imbedded into the wall of the uterus.

[Guest guest]

What your doctor is suggesting is a temporary measurement. These injections

have many side effects and once you stop them the fibroids will start to

grow again. This is really not a very effective treatment. I never had them

myself and I would prefer to avoid them. My sister had them after she had an

operation for endometriosis. She took them for 3 months.

Could you possibly find another doctor to get a second opinion? If you want

to keep your uterus there is a procedure that only removes the fibroids

called myomectomy.

You can also ask for a uterine artery embolisation which is less invasive.

I believe you should look around and definitely have a look in the archives

of this board you will find a lot of information about both procedures. You

can also read books that describe all the options available. Do a search in

Amazon For Dr. 's and Carla Dione's books.

Please also remember you are not alone. All of us here one way or another

are/or have been in a similar situation.

Best of luck

andra

injections that promote menopause?

Does anyone have any first hand experience with these? I have

numerous fibroids that are causing me to menstruate all the

time. My Dr has suggested this as an option to shrink them

instead of going in for a hystorectomy. I've already had a

hysteroscopy, and ultra sound which show numerous fibroids

deeply imbedded into the wall of the uterus.