Stoped Decapeptyl injection + HRT 2/3 months ago but no period still

[laura1401]

Hi all.

I started the decapeptyl injection in July (I think) and had 3 months worth. I was supposed to go back to the hospital for a review after this (September) to decide whether to continue for another 3 months but due to Covid it has been delayed to December. So I’ve decided to stop them and try and go treatment free until then.

But I stopped my injections in September and still haven’t had a period yet. However, I am getting some period symptoms that I haven’t had before (painful boobs and nipples).

I did a pregnancy test just to make sure I wasn’t pregnant but that was negative.

Can anyone suggest when my periods may come back? The internet suggests 2 months but the longer it goes the more I’m worried that the injection has had more long lasting affects on my body.

Thanks in advance

[Loveflorida]

Hey, thats terrible that they've had to prospone your injections due to COVID. People need care that doesn't involve this new virus.

Anyway, I hope you're coping okay. It took my body 5 months for my period to come back, but I had 2 lots of 7.5mls of decapeptyl spaced out between the 6 months. My first period was so light then there was a mix up with my doctors as COVID started (back in the first uk lockdown) that I was meant to start on cerazette, so I eventually got it and it didn't agree with me. I bleed for 4 months straight but now I've got the coil, I've had it for 5 weeks so I'll see how I get on with that.

The sore boobs etc... I got that too. I think it must be due to the medication working its way out of your body and your reproductive system is gearing up again.

[laura1401 in reply to Loveflorida]

Thankyou so much for replying. This has assured me a lot.

I hope you are copy well too!

My plan is to try the coil next so 🤞🏻

[ladyHawk01]

Hi, I’ve had the 3 month injection 11.5mg. It put me in a complete chemical menopause. I’m coming to near end of 3 months and it’s still as strong as from the beginning. I had an ablation on Friday 13th, day 4 post ablation and my hot flushes are worse than ever. I reckon I’m now in a complete menopause. Forced menopause. I feel horrible and drained. I will never know what’s it like to naturally phase into the menopause. I’m going through hell. Forced menopause is unnatural and far worse than going through it naturally. I had pmt right up until I had that injection. 47 years old and never missed a period. Even had the munches on the second week of each month. All my cravings from from once a month completely diminished. My body will never, ever be the same again. Truth be told I feel totally violated.