I am 30 years old and have been put on Depo Lupron after a lapros...

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I am 22 and had my laproscopy when I was 20, then put on a years worth of lupron... I gained 50 pounds in 6 months, night sweats like you wouldnt believe, extreem mood swings, I was put on welbutrin for my depression and now that I have been off of it for a year I wish I would have NEVER gotten on it, I am engaged and my sex drive is near to nothing, even after a year!!! I even feel like my endometriosis has come back. I cant loose the weight I gained even after exercise because my hormones are taking for ever to get back (and remember I am just 22) and my metabolism has slowed way down... I wouldnt recomend lupron to my worst enemy! It has destroyed my life. I used to be a fit, 115 pound 5'7 college student engaged and happy, now I am fat, hardly engaged, and very unhappy. I can definitly sempathize with you on EVERY thing you are feeling, I had suicidal thoughts as well, that is why I was put on anti depressants, and you are NOT a bad mother, this is just a crazy turning point in your life. If I were you, and if I could go back, I would stop the lupron, and just stay on birth control and have a laproscopy every couple years, at least that is what I plan on doing in the future. I am never going to get back on that crap no matter how horrible I feel now. It will only get worse with Lupron, for me that is. I hope you feel better in the future, if you would like to vent or just ask me any questions about more of my experiance feel free to email me @: stephanie04g@yahoo.com, I feel your pain, hang in there, you will get through it!

I had to go on Depo-Lupron for an entirely different reason, after a complete hysterectomy (at 44 years) a remnant ovary became evident. This remnant put out enough hormone that I registered as pregnant. So, the Lupron is meant to somehow fool and suppress the remnant ovary. For the hot flashes and other menopause like symptoms you mentioned above, the doctor prescribed low-level estrogren pills. Honestly, I haven't had a hot flash since I can remember when. However a major side effect -- pain and cramping. I thought my cramping must have been from the remnant ovary. But I've been tracking it, and it seems more related to when I get the lupron injection.

Leelo

WOW! I am going thru the same thing!!! The only difference is I am 34 years old. I have had my first depo shot about a month ago. The night sweats are not only waking me up, but also my husband. He changes my night clothes several times a night. He gets soaked, too from all of my sweat. I have no sex drive and I am so angry all the time. I called the doctor and she said that this is normal! I just need to try to deal with the side effects the best that I can and if it gets worse to call her. I will pray for you and all of the other women going thru similar situations. Good Luck, sweetie!

Hi. I am 34 yrs old as well. I had several Lupron injections about 8 yrs ago (three shots, 1 each month for 3 months) before my myomectomy (fibroid) surgery. It was an awful experience as I had horrible mood swings, depression, night sweats, hot flashes, etc. from the medication. Unfortunately, the fibroids have grown back and I need to have another myomectomy at the end of September... so I'm back on the Lupron rollercoaster now. This time around I had one 11.25 mg shot about three weeks ago. I was dreading the Lupron more than the surgery. The one thing I did differently this time around is that (at the advice of a good friend) I spoke to my doctor about getting on Wellbutrin (an SSRI antidepressant) which I have to say has honestly helped cushion the 'fall' considerably. My family has definitely noticed a difference between 'then' and 'now', big-time! I still feel the side-effects of the Lupron (night sweats, hot flashes, low sex drive) but it is not as much of a nightmare this time around. Also, I am forcing myself to go to the gym or out for a walk at least two to three times per week which helps with my stress/mood level too. Anyway, not sure if this posting was helpful at all but I wish you all good luck, be safe and be well! XOXO

HI there my name is Niki, and I to was on lupron depo. After my laproscopic procedure my dr. put me on the shot for 6 months. I do know how you feel with the anger, crying and SWEATS. My dr. put me on addback therapy. Progesterin. It did help. I am now finished with my 6 months. Never though I would get that over with. Ended June. Still on progesterin which is also used as a form of birth control. No period. During this I was also diagnosed with IC. I thought I was crazy that the pain was still there. I don't know what is worse. Hope u r feeling better soon. niki06is@yahoo.com if u wanna chat.