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Endometriosis at 20yr?

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I found birth control pills helped. They also gave me a pill called lupron for 7 month. I think it’s a male hormone. Menopause was my final refief,

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@sharon44r @kellyb7

In case you aren't familiar with Lupron here is the description from Mayo Clinic. I've heard of Lupron used with prostate cancer because the medication suppresses testosterone but also estrogen. According to Mayo Clinic, Lupron is also prescribed for pain due to endometriosis.

Mayo Clinic: Leuprolide (Brand name Lupron):

-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/leuprolide-intradermal-route-intramuscular-route-subcutaneous-route/description/drg-20067038

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