Side Effects Of Lupron Injections
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The basic approach in hormonal treatments for endometriosis is to block production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) or to prevent ovulation. Hormonal drugs are used for pain relief only. None have been proven to improve fertility rates and in some cases may delay conception. Specific hormonal drugs may have different effects for women with endometriosis.
- Inducing Pseudopregnancy: Oral contraceptives that contain estrogen and progestins mimic a pregnant state and block ovu...
Expert & Community Posts
Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...Motola, I'm having hot flashes after one injection of Lupron 6 months ago. When will they stop?... Read more »
Zoladex and Lupron FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...function brings on the same major and serious side effects as menopause. So in pre-menopausal... Read more »
How Long Do Lupron Injections Work?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...elect to take injections instead, how long will the lupron injections work? Lupron is a... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment: What to Try if Radiation Fails
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...can get if radiation fails. I have been receiving Lupron, but my PSA is rising - is there... Read more »
Can You Have Prostate Cancer Even if Your PSA is 0?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...have bone pain even if your PSA is 0 and you are on Lupron? With a PSA of 0 while being... Read more »
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...mefenamic acid (Ponstel). In a comparison study of ibuprofen and naproxen, both were effective, but the effects of naproxen lasted longer. Naproxen, however, may carry a higher risk for... Read more »Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments
...for localized prostate cancer has failed and cancer recurs (as indicated by rising PSA levels). Side effects can include decreased bone density, decreased muscle mass, hot flashes, and enlargement... Read more »Infertility In Women: Medications
...the uterine lining. In such cases, other hormonal drugs may be given to restore thickness. Other side effects include ovarian cysts, hot flashes, nausea, headaches, weight gain, and fatigue. There... Read more »Ovarian Cancer: Medications
...with a platinum drug. Docetaxel, however, is less toxic to the nervous system (but has more adverse effects on blood cell production). Taxotere is now commonly substituted for Taxol.About 70% of... Read more »
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