ask: Is Lupron truly the next step after endometrial excision?
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November 28, 2011 - 9:05am
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My 20 year old daughter just had endometrial excision of the uterus, bladder, pelvic wall, & colon. The doctor said she did not want to remove the endometrial tissue from the ovaries or the fallopian tubes because they could be damaged & jeopardize her future fertility. She wants to put her on Lupron for six months to shrink whatever tissue is left. Is this OK?
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Hi Anon
Thanks for your post and welcome!
I hope your daughter is having a speedy recovery. As you probably know, Lupron is used for a variety of reasons, including prostate cancer in men and for the reduction of estrogen in women.
There are some worrisome side effects with Lupron - one is that it may contribute to osteoporosis but that is seen with long-term use. Six months would not be considered long-term use.
We cannot say whether Lupron is really necessary for your daughter because the answer is based on her specific case - your daughter needs to sit down and discuss the pros and cons of being in this medication for sex months.
Here is more information: http://www.drugs.com/lupron.html
Best of luck to you and your family,
~Susan
November 28, 2011 - 11:26amThis Comment