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Are Decapeptyl Shots Compulsory For Endometriosis?

hi I made an operation for endometriosis that was in the abdominal wall the Dr. told me to tale decapeptyle injections .. I took ony one because I was afraid of its side effects and I was so nervous this month I didn t get my period but all the time I have blood secretion taking into consideration that I have IUD should I take the injections and when I am supposed to have my period
Fri, 12 Jul 2019
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Hi,

Decapeptide is a hormonal medicine which acts to stop the secretion of female sex hormone Estrogen(this hormone stimulates the growth of endometriosis).

So the remains endometrial tissue deprived of estrogen shrinks & stops growing.

Thus taking the I section is just cutting root of the disease. Though not compulsory, should be taken if advised by treating gynecologist (As there are other ways to treat).

This is the one chosen by your doctor, who knows your health in details.

As the secretion of estrogen stops... gradually there is artificial menopause & menses stop temporarily till the therapy is on.

I don' t think you need IUD(unless it is hormone inbuilt). Bleeding you have can be a temporary side effect of the injection OR the hormone inbuilt IUD.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Are Decapeptyl Shots Compulsory For Endometriosis?

Hi, Decapeptide is a hormonal medicine which acts to stop the secretion of female sex hormone Estrogen(this hormone stimulates the growth of endometriosis). So the remains endometrial tissue deprived of estrogen shrinks & stops growing. Thus taking the I section is just cutting root of the disease. Though not compulsory, should be taken if advised by treating gynecologist (As there are other ways to treat). This is the one chosen by your doctor, who knows your health in details. As the secretion of estrogen stops... gradually there is artificial menopause & menses stop temporarily till the therapy is on. I don t think you need IUD(unless it is hormone inbuilt). Bleeding you have can be a temporary side effect of the injection OR the hormone inbuilt IUD. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician