Zoladex injections

[Munch11]

Hi ladies,

Just wanted to ask your opinions on the zoladex injection. I have just been advised by my specialist to have them sooner than planned on the lead up to ivf treatment due to endometriomas but am worried about the potential side effects.

Hope to hear from some of you soon!

[Lou93]

Hi lovely I’ve had 6 zoladex injections was glad I had them first 2 months was a bit rough looking back as I had headaches and night sweats but not horrendous sweats, I’ve been taking HRT since day 1 of injections.

I know everyone is different on them 🤞 for you X

[Munch11 in reply to Lou93]

Hi Lou93

My specialist didn’t mention anything about HRT. He basically recommended the injections to put me into temporary menopause leading up to ivf in hope it might shrink the endo down a bit 🙈/ to allow my body to collect eggs.

I’m happy to deal with small side effects just worried my hairs going to fall out etc. Iv kind of scare mongered myself.

I could be on them for a very short time but if the ivf can’t be persued due to the cysts and I need surgery I’m looking at a 6 month wait due to covid 💔 I’m already in so much pain!

Feeling so emotional and defeated by it all at the moment x

[Lou93 in reply to Munch11]

Think it’s different for everyone I’ve had a hysterectomy yesterday so was leading up to this so maybe that’s why I’m on Hrt.

I’ve found my hair has been more knotty and lost a bit more but nothing I would be worried about.

Ah no I’m sorry to hear about your situation ❤️ let’s hope your only on them a short while then ivf.

I can imagine I think we all have up and down days, if you ever need to rant have a chat send me a message Xx

[Munch11 in reply to Lou93]

Thankyou lovely that’s quite reassuring. I hope your recovery from your hysterectomy goes okay.

Same to you 😘 take care and stay safe x

[Lou93 in reply to Munch11]

Thank you 🤞🤞 sure all the pain will be worth it, take care also let me know how you go on 😘

[Rjb_88 in reply to Munch11]

Hi Munch! I have also been on HRT from day one. I would 100% speak to the consultant or even just your GP to get HRT, it really helps make the side effects more manageable. I am 6 months into the injections and now using HRT oestrogen patch plus mirena coil and so far so good!

I really hope things improve for you soon and you can get your IVF 🙏🏻 xx

[Monti18]

Hi there

Zoladex is really good for taking the pain away but am afraid I have had quite a few side effects, heart palpitations, weight gain and pain in my joints and muscles so have decided to stop and grim and bear the pain whilst waiting for Laproscopy and removal of endo tissue.

It may work for you though, I found the side effects only occurred during the second lot of six months of taking it. The first six months I had no side effects.

I hope that helps 😊

[Munch11 in reply to Monti18]

Hi lovely,

I have read on medication sites that it shouldn’t be prescribed for more than 6 months for endo patients so maybe you should look into that,

Sorry to hear about your side effects. I’m having my first infection Tuesday and I’m so scared xx