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really freaking out about lupron

jani7jani7 member
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I posted earlier about lupron and since have researched on the internet - I've found some really scary articles about lupron that mention bone loss, long term arthritis, and memory loss. I've always been afraid of this particular injection but am upset about having to take it for 21 days before stimming and then 8 days while stimming at the same dose.  I feel like it's 21 days because my clinic only does supression checks on wednesdays and everyone starts stims on Monday.  Even on my clinics sample calendar shows supression check after 10 days and stims start after taking lupron for 14 days.  Should I call and ask why or do I need to just chill out?

Thanks and sorry for all the questions.. I'm just super nervous about ivf.

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Re: really freaking out about lupron

  • mbjmaybebabymbjmaybebaby

    Take a deep breath...

    I understand that you're freaked out but 1) the shot is simple 2) you aren't going to be on it long enough to get those s/e.  Almost everyone did Lupron with their first IVF and we are all fine.

    The best thing to do is STOP GOOGLING.

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  • jani7jani7 member
    imagembjmaybebaby:

    The best thing to do is STOP GOOGLING.

    This is good advice!   But should I call and ask why it's a week longer or just go with it?

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  • mbjmaybebabymbjmaybebaby
    imagejani7:

      But should I call and ask why it's a week longer or just go with it?

    That is how long I was on Lupron, I think it's totally normal.  If it would make you feel better though, call.  That is what they are there for.

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  • jani7jani7 member
    Also do most people call when they get AF after bcp/lupron - my clinic just designates a day 1 which is about 19 days after the last bcp.   Do all clincs do that.  They specifically say do not call when you start after bcp.   
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  • gidgegidge member

    My clinic sounds similar to yours.  Everything was scheduled out the day I started BCP and I have my baseline on a set day.

    The Nurse did ask if I'd had my period but I don't think anything would have been pushed back if I hadn't (I think some people don't bleed with the lupron).  They just based things on my ovaries and lining looking good - I was good to go.

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  • Dragonfly1226Dragonfly1226 member

    First, try to take a deep breath.

    Next, remind yourself that many people who take Lupron are cancer patients who take much higher doses. You won't be taking enough Lupron for long enough to experience the side effects you are finding on the internet.

    Finally, step away from Google.

     

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  • jani7jani7 member
    imageDragonfly1226:

    First, try to take a deep breath.

    Next, remind yourself that many people who take Lupron are cancer patients who take much higher doses. You won't be taking enough Lupron for long enough to experience the side effects you are finding on the internet.

    Finally, step away from Google.

     

    Ok I'm officially banning myself from google during this cycle!

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