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Anyone with a positive/negative experience with Lupron?

I was diagnosed in 2020 via laprascopy, stage 3. Common story for those experiencing this disease, after 10 years of saying something was wrong.

Adhesions were removed for the most part and my ovaries and F tubes were "arranged correctly" post adhesion removal.

Post surgery I was prescribed Orlissa treatment for a minimum of 6 mos. I made is less than 45 days. My reactions were rapid and unbearable. Bouts of manic depression, acne all over face and back. I'm not normally an acne sufferer. Worst of all the suicidal ideation came on swift, textbook, often sporadically thinking; hmm should I just give up? Among other more serious considerations. Very scary.

It's worth mentioning that I have suffered with manic depression off and on my whole life. I also have panic disorder and true OCD ( not the neat and tidy kind). All are well managed via medical chemistry. Shout out to research doctors.

Fast forward to present day. My endometriosis issues are back to the severe pain etc. I experienced pre Laproscopy.

My question, finally I know. Sorry no "jump to recipe" button here. My GYN is wanting to start the 6 month Lupron treatment. Given my reaction to Orlissa, I am wary of this option. Has anyone had any experience, good or bad, with this line of treatment? Would love to have a conversation with both sides. Who had a positive experience and how difficult were the 6 mos? Who has had a negative experience and what was that experience?

I'm so grateful in advance. I'm having a really tough and surprisingly emotional time trying to make this decision.

XO - Court

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