https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:55:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1629711 Mon, 12 May 2014 16:33:32 +0000 Aqualov 1629711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Thanks:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1625529 Fri, 09 May 2014 19:04:09 +0000 blackbird 1625529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took lupron for 6 months to freeze my cycle after my laps. It made me moody sometimes (but hey, so does my period) and it threw me into menopause. I would have hot flashes and wake up with my clothes across the room. My roommate (i was in a sorority so we shared a bunk) thought it was hilarious :) Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1625499 Fri, 09 May 2014 18:45:39 +0000 momazon 1625499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Lupron pre-IVF, and it gave me headaches, but no real side effects other than that. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1624461 Fri, 09 May 2014 12:09:06 +0000 Aqualov 1624461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jenn23: Thanks:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1622941 Thu, 08 May 2014 20:59:18 +0000 Jenn23 1622941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Aqualov: Just want to wish you luck! I had a major surgery, an abdominal myomectomy to remove a dozen fibroids back in 2010 after they were discovered during a miscarriage. Lupron is sometimes used to shrink them for a few months before surgery, but my RE said it wasn't needed even though four of my fibroids were HUGE. (softball and baseball size) I remember researching Lupron at the time and was scared of the side effects. I know it stinks, but it sounds necessary and hopefully as posted above, you won't have any side effects! :) I took Lupron before my 1st IVF cycle which was cancelled on Day 4 and remember having the crying spells. Can't remember any other side effects. Definitely take the other med to try to combat any side effects you may have. I wish you all the best and hope you can get rid of the endo so you can move on to ttc soon!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1622489 Thu, 08 May 2014 19:24:38 +0000 Aqualov 1622489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: That's good to know, thanks. I'm glad not everyone is miserable on it:)</p> <p>@spaniellove: Thanks. My doc wants to use Zoladex, which is newer but very similar to Lupron because the serious side effects are less, it still has the annoying menopause-like though ones apparently. I'm hoping my insurance will cover the Zoladex and the 'add-back', as my doctor referred to it, to counteract some of the side effects. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1622021 Thu, 08 May 2014 16:26:30 +0000 spaniellove 1622021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you're going through all this...and that you have to take Lupron on top of it. I only took one dose as part of an experimental protocol my RE was using and hope not to use it again. In my case, I had a lot of concerns about the timing of the injection as it was during the 2WW but it also plunged me into a depressive episode. If your doctor is offering something to counteract the side effects I might consider that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1622014 Thu, 08 May 2014 16:22:34 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1622014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, you've certainly been through a lot! I've taken Lupron for IVF cycles three times now. I take the Lupron by itself for about 2 weeks each time. I've never had any side effects from it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zoladexlupron-experiences#post-1621992 Thu, 08 May 2014 16:09:27 +0000 Aqualov 1621992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Short verison: I just found out that I’m going to need to take Zoladex for 6 months to supress my Endometriosis before haivng another laproscopy. Does anyone have any experience with this drug? I’ve heard horror stories, and I’d like hear some personal experiences from folks who have taken it. </p> <p>Long version: I was diagnosed with Endometriosis (Stage 1/2) by laproscopy in January 2013 when my pain became so bad I couldn’t walk. I felt better until I went of BC pills to TTC in July 2013. Since going off BC my pain had been increasing motnhy, and we had no luck TTC for 12 cycles. I had a laproscopy a few weeks ago to see if the Endo had reoccured, and remove it if it had, reducing my pain again and increasing our chances TTC. I just got back from my 2 week post-surgery doctor’s appointment and found out that my Endo has become severe. I now have Stage 3 maybe even 4. It covered my ureter from kidney to bladder, it was all over my uterus, ovaries, tubes, bladder, kidney, and my cul de sac area was full of it. It was basically everywhere. My doc sent in samples from one of my ovaries, my ureter and both uterosacral ligaments, and all 4 came back positive for Endo. Awesome. </p> <p>My doctor removed most of the Endo during surgery (he told us he got about 95%), but due to how extensive it was (and the fact that he was doing an excision, so after awhile the bleeding reduces visualization of the smaller Endo lesions) he wasn’t able to get it all. He thinks my best chance at TTC and being pain free is another surgery. Before having the surgery he wants to supress my Endo down using Zoladex (Lupron) for six months. This will supress the Endo and thin my uterine lining so he has a better chance at getting all of the rest of it during the next surgery. He wants to cure me, not just get most of it, which is great. </p> <p>The bad part is that I have to wait 6 months to TTC again (I’m 32, my DH is almost 39) and use a drug that basically puts me into menopause during this time, then have ANOTHER surgery. I’ve heard horror stories about the side effects of this drug. He said that he can give me mild estrogen replacement to reduce side effects if I have bad ones, but still- I had really hoped this surgery would be enough. I trust my doctor and the research backs what he says, but I’m sad, and scared of taking this drug. Plus I’m gonna be a raging B for a few months, DH is excited lol. </p> <p>Has anyone used Zoladex before? What was your experience? I’d like to know what to expect for the next 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-363153 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:14:20 +0000 mrsvdv 363153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: I tried the endo diet before having surgery and I really felt it helped with the pain. I haven't been following it since, though. When I was diagnosed with endo I had been off the pill for more than a year (not ttc, but not really preventing it either) and the fact that we hadn't gotten pregnant yet made me a valid candidate for surgery - I don't know why they didn't suggest IUI/IVF (I guess it has something to do with our health insurance system). I do know that my OBGYN (who diagnosed me and then referred me to a specialized surgeon) strongly felt that I wouldn't be able to conceive without prior excision (my right ovary was stuck, plus scarring on the surrounding tissues), but that we'd be able to do so naturally afterwards. The surgery itself wasn't so bad - I was in pain for a few days but overall it went well. My OBGYN knew a really good surgeon so I guess I got lucky there. Surgery is definitely worth investigating, but maybe IUI/IVF is the faster route for you? The endo should disappear anyway when you're pregnant, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-361257 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:50:04 +0000 raintreebee 361257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsvdv: Btw, have you read any books on natural endo cures? I tried the endo diet for awhile, but kind of fell off the wagon. Maybe I should try it again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-361251 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:49:05 +0000 raintreebee 361251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsvdv: Endo is a real PITA. So sorry you are dealing with it too. I just completed one IUI cycle. It failed, unfortunately, and now am on to the next one. I think the outcomes of endo and IUI aren't terribly great, so I am pretty much banking on having to do IVF. My RE doesn't really recommend excision before IVF (unless to treat pain), which makes me nervous. I think he thinks some studies don't support a higher success rate in IVF with prior excision (although excision wouldn't really hurt). Part of me thinks I should investigate surgery options because some studies do suggest a higher success rate with prior excision. My left ovary is stuck (you can see it on ultrasound, but I have never had a lap). How was your experience? It is hard to find trustworthy surgeons with this expertise.<br /> Also, you are still early in the adventure. Many people with endo have no problem conceiving. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-359352 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:56:36 +0000 mrsvdv 359352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: Hi! It's good to meet you, although I'm sorry you're dealing with endo aswell :( Have you already started the IUI/IVF? How's that going? I've been feeling better since my surgery, but now I'm off the Zoladex I'm constantly worrying it will come back if we don't get pregnant soon.. As if TTC isn't stressful enough! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-359160 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:26:13 +0000 raintreebee 359160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, I wanted to say hello. I am an endo sister as well. Unfortunately, I don't have any advice because we have been recommended to do IUI/IVF rather than surgery. I hope the best for you. Let me know if you want to commiserate about endo in general. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-351369 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:01:58 +0000 Boogs 351369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any personal experience with endo, but I just wanted to say welcome and best of luck with TTC! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-after-zoladex#post-351306 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:31:29 +0000 mrsvdv 351306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone, this is my first post here! I wanted to introduce myself and maybe find some support: this was our 2nd cycle TTC and AF arrived today :(</p> <p>So, some background: I got diagnosed with endometriosis in December 2012, got laparoscopic surgery in April 2012 to remove the scar tissue around my ovaries (mainly the right one), then got 3 months of Zoladex, got my period again 9 weeks after the last injection and we've been actively TTC for 2 cycles now. I really thought we'd done it this time, but I got a BFN last night and then AF showed up this morning... DH of course says not to stress and "que sera, sera" but we all know that's easier said than done! </p> <p>Any bees out there familiar with endometriosis and/or zoladex? How soon did you conceive after the treatment and how soon did your cycle get back to normal? The doctors told us we should get pregnant asap to prevent it from coming back (and we really wanted to start trying anyway), so should I be getting worried after two missed cycles? I'm charting and using opks to optimize our chances, and DHs SA was good - is there anything else I should be doing?</p> <p>(ps: sorry for the long post!) </p>