Prostap side effects : Hi all, hope you're... - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

72,720 members53,155 posts

Prostap side effects

DaviesTF14 profile image
9 Replies

Hi all, hope you're all doing well!I started prostap on the 18th of September and today had my third injection. It's only prescribed for 6 months. When did people notice the menopausal symptoms kicking in?

I've only noticed that I'm sweating a little more but other than that no other side effects. should I just count myself lucky or will they be kicking in soon?

Thank you 😊

Written by
DaviesTF14 profile image
DaviesTF14
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
Keepondreaming profile image
Keepondreaming

I noticed it about 2/3weeks in! Had one slow release dose for 4 weeks

DaviesTF14 profile image
DaviesTF14 in reply toKeepondreaming

I'm counting myself lucky then! Been given HRT to take but not needed it. I had the worst flare up after my first jab though. 🙈

mine started 2 weeks in! Take it as a win 😁

DaviesTF14 profile image
DaviesTF14 in reply toUsername12345678

I definitely will. Sleeping isn't great at the moment but I didn't put it down to the prostap 🙈

Sunset-lady profile image
Sunset-lady

I think you're lucky as many women react immediately x

Rainbow2468 profile image
Rainbow2468

Hi I've just had my fourth injection last week, I've had a few extra hot flashes/ night sweats, but nothing else. I too was prescribed tibolone hrt but I've not needed it yet. Even bought one of those pre payment prescriptions for hrt but ah well, I'd rather not take it if not needed. Hope you have a lovely day x

EvilEdna77 profile image
EvilEdna77

I had a few hot flushes and insomnia but was given hrt patches and I've never felt better. Been on monthly injections since June, going to be on them until next summer when I'm booked in for a full hysterectomy.

Qanngoth profile image
Qanngoth

I've been on prostab since August 2022. I found that symptoms kicked in after about 2 weeks. I was prescribed tibolon, but just cannot get on with it. It makes me turn into the incredible hulk!I don't mind the hot flushes, find stress makes them worse! The thing that does frustrate me is the brain fog and I get some food aversion.

I'm likely to be on it for another 18 months while I wait for surgery. Not sure what type of surgery I'll have yet though!

You're definitely lucky with your symptoms. I do hope it's helping your endo symptoms though x

CFin profile image
CFin

I had a 6 month course of Prostap plus Tibolone HRT, didn’t have a great experience. After the first injection I had a period within the first month but then no further periods. In the first 2 weeks I had quite severe symptoms (fatigue, extreme dizziness, nausea, hot flushes, headaches) but had expected them as it’s quite a huge hormonal change, they mostly dissipated though. But at the 3 month stage I started getting new symptoms that were really debilitating, really bad joint and muscle pain! I was struggling to just walk up stairs at home! I don’t have arthritis of any type. I came of the Prostap and Tibolone at six months, the joint and muscle pain stopped.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Prostap side effects.

Morning ladies, I need your help. I had my first prostap injection on Thursday, 1 of 6, 1 a...
JH21 profile image

Prostap side effects

Hi everyone! I had my first prostap injection 4 weeks ago. Im just after some advice RE side...
Blue1921 profile image

Prostap side effects :/

I had a lap, endoscopy and D&C last year for investigation of heavy periods & fluctuation of moods...
Melgee72 profile image

Prostap side effects??

Hey guys, been on prostap for 6months now, started hrt livial in December. Hysterectomy due in...

Prostap and side effects

Hi my consoltant has put me on prostap for 6 months to help me have a successful ivf. Iv had 4...
Ishret87 profile image

Moderation team

See all

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.