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Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 28 5:47pm | Replies (37)
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@jgallagher04921

I'm pre menopausal. Had my first Lupron shot on June 24th ( while I wait for surgery to remove my ovaries in Aug). This is supose to stop my hormones but I started my period a few days ago! My Dr is on vacation and NP said she has no idea why I started my period. Anyone have any experience w this?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 4, 2023

Hi @jgallagher04921, I moved your question about Lupron to the existing discussion you started where you can connect with members who have experience with Lupron and breast cancer like @stayc329 @cjs123172 @eku @sarahmh and @auntieoakley.

Lupron lowers the estrogen made by your ovaries. This medicine stops ovulation and eventually your monthly periods. At first, you may have some bleeding. Your periods may become lighter or heavier before they stop. This is the same as in menopause.

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cjs123172 | @cjs123172 | Jul 5, 2023

Yes. Same thing happened to me. But after that initial time, I never had another period again. This is normal. Your doctor should know this.

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toby0825 | @toby0825 | Jul 28 5:47pm

Hi there. I had a similar experience. I got my period after the 1st lupron shot and was confused. My ONC said that it takes 2-3 months sometimes your body to be pushed into menopause and he was right. After the 2nd Lupron shot, I stopped getting my period

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