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Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial cells) similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the uterus and are called endometriosis implants. These implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, outer surfaces of the uterus or intestines, and on the surface lining of the pelvic cavity. They can also be found in the vagina, cervix, and bladder, although less commonly than other locations in the pelvis. Rarely, endometriosis implants can occur outside the pelvis, on the liver, in old surgery scars, and even in or around the lung or brain. Endometrial implants, while they can cause problems, are benign (not cancerous).
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Lupron Depot 3.75 mg
Lupron Depot 3.75 Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Lupron Depot 3.75 Mg (leuprolide acetate) is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer, and in women to treat symptoms of endometriosis (overgrowth of uterine lining outside of the uterus) or uterine fibroids. It is also used to treat precocious (early-onset) puberty in both male and female children. Lupron Dept is a synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Common side effects include hot flashes (flushing), increased sweating, night sweats, tiredness, headache, upset stomach, breast changes, acne, joint/muscle aches, trouble sleeping, reduced sexual interest, vaginal discomfort/dryness, abnormal vaginal bleeding (in girls), swelling of the ankles/feet, dizziness, or mild burning/pain/bruising at the injection site. When used regularly, it is expected menstrual periods will stop (or decrease), and will usually return within 2 months after treatment is stopped.
Dosage of Lupron Depot depends on the condition being treated, and the patient's age and sex. There may be other drugs that can interact with Lupron Depot. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Lupron Depot must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. Non-hormonal birth control methods (e.g., condoms, diaphragm with spermicide) are recommended during treatment. It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Because the effects of this drug on a nursing infant are unknown, breast-feeding is not recommended.
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Lupron Depot 3.75 Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Endometriosis
LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg is indicated for management of endometriosis, including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. LUPRON DEPOT monthly with norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily is also indicated for initial management of endometriosis and for management of recurrence of symptoms. (Refer also to norethindrone acetate prescribing information for WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS associated with norethindrone acetate). Duration of initial treatment or retreatment should be limited to 6 months.
Uterine L...
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Lupron Depot 3.75 Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- bone pain;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- pain, burning, stinging, bruising, or redness where the medication was injected;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- painful or difficult urination;
- urinating more often than usual; or
- sudden headache with vision problems, vomiting, c...
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Lupron Depot 3.75 Consumer Information: Uses
Leuprolide is used to treat disorders of the uterus (e.g., endometriosis, fibroids) in women. It helps to reduce symptoms such as pelvic pain, painful/heavy menstrual periods, and abdominal bloating. It also shrinks the abnormal uterine tissue that causes these symptoms. For the treatment of fibroids, leuprolide is usually given with iron to help improve anemia that is caused by too much vaginal bleeding. Uterine tissue needs the female hormone estrogen to grow and spread. Leuprolide works by decreasing the amount of estrogen that is made in the female body.
Leuprolide is also used to stop ...
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