Hi. I agree with you that we need to educate ourselfs, it is SO true. Usually treatments with lupron are between 3 or 6 months, but maybe your doctor thinks 2 months will be enough. I have done two 6-months rounds, the first in 2005 without a laparoscopy and then a second round in 2009 with laparsocopy, from my experience, this last time I used it, I guess because it was combined with the lap, it helped me SO much with the pain, since my cycle return, I've had 4 cycles pain free! no med, no nothing....we haven't conceived yet, don't know if I ever will , but we are still trying. One last thing, a CA125 test, which is just a blood test, can also be used to determine if you are suffering from endo, although to be 100% sure you do need the laparoscopy. Oh,and I did feel a few of the side effects you mention, for me the hot flashes and the weight gain was the worst, but I was able to tolerate it. Good luck with your journey!
Thanks so much for you feedback. I will look into the CA125 test, this is great information. Not sure how I have avoided having the laparsocopy for this long, but I'm really glad to finally be treating the endo. Wishing you well on your journey - good luck!
Hi, I'm 35 years old with severe stage IV Endometriosis. I have had 2 laparoscopies to remove ovarian cysts and severe endo. My last surgery took place just last week in which a grapefruit sized cyst was removed from my right ovary, and my right tube was removed as well due to the damage from the cyst. Due to all this, our doctor says that she recommends we do IVF as soon as possible. She initially suggested only 1 month of lupron before starting the IVF stimulation because there is such a fine line between too much supression and not enough - the worry is that too much lupron suppression will be detrimental to getting the ovaries to stimulate properly once the drugs are started. I am just so confused by all of this, because I want to maximize my chances, but have usually read about people with endo doing 2-3 cycles of lupron before they start IVF. I'll be anxious to see if your IVF cycle works for you after the 2 months of lupron (off course, you probably aren't dealing with such a severe case of endo!). There are just so many factors involved in all of this, it is definitely frustrating! I'm glad you mentioned the test for the lining, I have not heard of that, and will definitely ask my doctor. Good Luck !!
Hi, Will keep you posted. I did have my lining checked and it was so thin it was hard to find on the ultrasound, so I'm assuming it worked. There is no test to check unfortuantely and the only way I'll know if my lining grew back with the Beta 3 protien is if I get pregnant, here is hoping for that!!! In the midst of it right now and will find out tomorrow when they will be placing the embryos is. I can't wait, really hope that 3rd time is the charm for us :) Take care and I hope to have good news for you soon! Good luck with your doctor and just stay focused :) God Bless.