Aygestin symptoms and conditions

ok, so I am 28yrs old just had my second lap for endo and my doctor has recommended lupron, after reading this I am soooooooooo scared to even get near this med. Its like you either take this with the hope of saving fertility and no pain..or not and have endo ravage your body and you will live with unbearable pain!!! I have no idea what to do, my post-op surgery appt is this week, and i am so scared after reading this. Is there anyone that did not have weight gain, headaches etc...anyone that can testify that lupron actually worked for them? Cause right now its my health on the line, my ability to have children, my ability to have a normal life free of endo pain or these crazy, horrible side effects...please help me!!!

Hi everyone, I am a 36 year old with severe endometriosis. I was diagnosed at 17 and was offered a hysterectomy at that time, since I would never have children (So they said, 5 miscarriages but 2 babies, later, I had them all fooled). I have had 6 surgeries throughout the years for severe pain and endo growth. Finally, I asked for a hysterectomy to avoid all of these problems. My Dr. asked me to try Lupron first for relief. I have to say, I am so glad I did!!! I have felt better on the Lupron than I have in years. In addition to this, I have been taking 5mg Aygestin as back therapy (Norethindrone) and I take Calcium replacement daily. It has been wonderful. I have felt good, LOST weight, but do have annoying hot flashes the first week after the shot, but they go away. Additionally, I have had fibromyalgia for the last five years, and my pain symptoms have gone away with the Lupron +add back therapy. I think the 5mg of Norethindrone is the key to preventing the terrible side effects that Lupron is noted to have. I would recommend the shot, only with the additional Progestin- along with a multivitamin with calcium. I am GLAD I did! A hysterectomy may still be in my future, but for now, I have options.

I am in my fifth injection and I feel: hot flashes, night sweats, back and shoulder pain, vaginal dryness, diminished libido, memory loss, diminished concentration, depression. My doctor wants that I take Aygestin but I have fear because I read that can cause blood clots.

I have been on Lupron for 3 weeks now and have had very few side affects. When I first researched this drug I was scared to death. All I had read was horror stories but so far it has not been bad at all. I am loading up on tons of vitamins including soy, mega chromium picolinate, coral calcium, and my doctor pescribed me aygestin for add back therapy. The only side effect that I have had is being very moody and some headaches. I have had no hot flashed, pain, or weight gain/loss, etc.. I'm hoping this will shed some light for those that have read nothing but horror stories. I am 21 and taking this for endo. The best advice that I can give is to take lots of vitamins and request that your doctor give you add back. When I read all these articles I was in tears I was so scared but believe me it is not as bad as it sounds...so far. If you have any questions you can email me at ******