Potential Benefits Endometriosis To deprive endometriotic implants of the sex steroids that maintain them. Several studies have shown that endometriosis lesions may disappear or shrink while on medication. Fibroids To induce fibroid shrinkage.
This effect disappears after cessation of therapy. It may be advantageous preceding myomectomy surgical removal of these uterine tumors. Ovulation Induction To prevent a premature LH surge and to help induce uniform follicle development. Interactions GnRH agonists may interact with other medicines. Recommendations on the use of GnRH in the management of endometriosis. In: Lunenfeld B ed. Efficacy of every-other-day administration of conugated equine estrogen and medroxyprogesterone acetate on gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists treatment in women with endometriosis.
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Buserelin comes in a nasal spray pump. Daily injections of buserelin start with a dosage of micrograms, and increase up to a maximum of micrograms. Goserelin is embedded in a small biodegradable implant about the size of a grain of rice.
Leuprorelin comes as a monthly or, three-monthly, injection that is injected under the skin of the abdomen or arm, or sometimes into the buttock or thigh muscles. Nafarelin comes in a nasal spray pump. Most of the tests came back normal, but my doctor thought, based on the ultrasound, that uterine fibroids might be the cause of my pain.
I tried using a birth control patch for a few months, along with ibuprofen, but it didn't work too well. But it was enough of an improvement to make life tolerable. I really don't want to use any stronger hormone medicine, because it makes you feel like you're in menopause!
Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. I'm only taking it for a few months, so I'm not worried about side effects.
Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now. How sure do you feel right now about your decision? Here's a record of your answers.
You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision. Is GnRH-a a good choice to treat fibroids if you're close to menopause? Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to you? Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Updated visitor guidelines. Get the facts. Your options Use GnRH-a to shrink fibroids before surgery, to stop heavy bleeding, or to treat symptoms for a short time before menopause.
Choose another method to treat uterine fibroids, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, fibroid embolization, birth control pills, or surgery. If you also have problems with infertility, you may want to try another treatment.
Key points to remember Taking gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue GnRH-a puts your body into a state like menopause for as long as you take it. This shrinks fibroids. After you stop taking it, your fibroids may grow back. Taking GnRH-a can cause serious side effects, such as bone loss. To limit side effects, you take it for no longer than several months.
GnRH-a therapy may be a good choice if you are close to menopause when fibroids shrink , have heavy bleeding from fibroids, or are planning surgery. This medicine usually is not used to relieve fibroid symptoms only, because fibroids grow back fairly quickly after treatment stops. It's possible—but not likely—for you to get pregnant while taking GnRH-a. Be sure to use a barrier method of birth control, such as a condom. What are uterine fibroids? Over time, the size, shape, location, and symptoms of fibroids may change.
When do fibroids need to be treated? Uterine fibroids usually need treatment when they cause: Anemia from heavy fibroid bleeding. Ongoing low back pain or a feeling of pressure in the lower belly. Trouble getting pregnant. Problems during pregnancy, such as preterm labor. Problems with the urinary tract or bowels. Infection, if the tissue of a large fibroid dies. How does GnRH-a therapy work? This estrogen decrease: Stops menstrual periods. Stops the growth of and reduces the size of uterine fibroids.
Why might your doctor recommend GnRH-a? Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Get the facts. Your options Use GnRH-a to shrink fibroids before surgery, to stop heavy bleeding, or to treat symptoms for a short time before menopause. Choose another method to treat uterine fibroids, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, fibroid embolization, birth control pills, or surgery.
If you also have problems with infertility, you may want to try another treatment. Key points to remember Taking gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue GnRH-a puts your body into a state like menopause for as long as you take it.
This shrinks fibroids. After you stop taking it, your fibroids may grow back. Taking GnRH-a can cause serious side effects, such as bone loss. To limit side effects, you take it for no longer than several months. GnRH-a therapy may be a good choice if you are close to menopause when fibroids shrink , have heavy bleeding from fibroids, or are planning surgery. This medicine usually is not used to relieve fibroid symptoms only, because fibroids grow back fairly quickly after treatment stops.
It's possible—but not likely—for you to get pregnant while taking GnRH-a. Be sure to use a barrier method of birth control, such as a condom. What are uterine fibroids? Over time, the size, shape, location, and symptoms of fibroids may change.
When do fibroids need to be treated? Uterine fibroids usually need treatment when they cause: Anemia from heavy fibroid bleeding. Ongoing low back pain or a feeling of pressure in the lower belly. Trouble getting pregnant. Problems during pregnancy, such as preterm labour. Problems with the urinary tract or bowels. Infection, if the tissue of a large fibroid dies.
How does GnRH-a therapy work? This estrogen decrease: Stops menstrual periods. Stops the growth of and reduces the size of uterine fibroids. Why might your doctor recommend GnRH-a? You have severe bleeding from uterine fibroids and need treatment right away.
Other treatments for fibroids haven't helped your symptoms, and you're planning surgery later. You're close to menopause, when fibroids will get smaller or go away. You're planning to have surgery to take out large fibroids. You're not planning on getting pregnant soon. Compare your options. It is also available in a dose that lasts for 3 months.
It can be injected under the skin of your belly once every 28 days. Or you can spray it into your nose twice a day.
To avoid long-term side effects, you probably will take it for only 3 to 6 months. It's possible, though not likely, that you can get pregnant while taking this medicine.
Use a barrier method of birth control, such as condoms, if you want to keep from getting pregnant. Your symptoms may get better or go away, because fibroids usually shrink to about half their original size.
GnRH-a can shrink fibroids before surgery to remove them. This makes fibroids easier to remove and can reduce the risk of bleeding during surgery and problems after surgery.
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