Prostap SR - first injection, will I have a period? Please help x

[Alisonclements]

I’m so heartbroken to read so many of us struggling, but in a way feel rest assured I’m not the only one. Hats off to you ladies!

I was prescribed Ryeqo to stop my periods as I have large fibroids and horrendous bleeding each time I have my period

After 2 weeks of taking Ryeqo, I had to go to A&E with suspected DVT. Sadly the clots in my legs moved to both lungs and I’m now taking blood thinners for pulmonary emboli.

My Gynaecologist is worried about my next period despite having my first injection of Prostap last week as she said I will most definitely haemorrhage due to being on blood thinners.

Yesterday I had deep black blood and was hoping it was my period. (The waiting game is horrendous for me) Today though, the bleeding has stopped.

I was due on yesterday but wondered if it was the injection that may now delay my period. How soon after having the Prostrap injection did you bleed?

I would be so so grateful for any advice or for you to share your stories as being told when my next period comes could be life threatening is so scary.

Thanks so much in advance everyone. Feeling totally lost xx

[Larasmith]

hello

So sorry to hear about some of the difficulties you’ve had. I’m 42 and took 2 shots of prostap in April and May. Removed a fibriod in June and my period came back in August. I did some hormone profile tests before the prostap. Hope this helps! All the best!

[Alisonclements in reply to Larasmith]

Hi Lara

Thank you so much for replying. I hope you're feeling much better now x

[Endo35]

my periods stopped almost immediately when i first went onto this, it depends on how far into your cylcle they gave it to you, the deep black blood may be a small period however i would take some medical advice on that especially with you being on blood thinners.

prostap injections are designed to put you into a medically induced menopause so if this has stopped your periods then they shouldn't come back until the injections stop and even then it could take months for your periods to go back to normal. prostap injections is not usually a long term fix they are only usually prescribed for 3-6 months. sometimes longer but rarely.

i do wish you well and hope that they get you fixed soon. the info i have given is purely just what i know please see or speak to a gp or specialist. i am neither just had 20 years of hell with endometriosis!

[Alisonclements in reply to Endo35]

Thank you so much for replying to me and hey......hopefully no more periods. I really do hope so as the outcome if I do looks pretty scary. Thanks again for all your help.

[Pinkmice]

Hi

Some-times the period is delayed - as the injection is a large dose of hormones.

Been on this in the past with another tablet to stop bleeding- as Like you { in Hospital

alot) - Also have had an embolism- same year as losing an relative to cancer.

I am on the journey of change of life- Still have problems with Endo- have to be

injected every 12th wk. The Thinning- Stuff - I could only take 1mg- had to bear this

While losing - a great deal.

So big hug that the injections will resolve some issues for you- keep in touch with your

specialist- as they can advise you why certain things take time to work- months etc

[Alisonclements in reply to Pinkmice]

I am so sorry to hear you have had to go through all this. Sending you a big hug too on the hope you're feeling better x

[Pinkmice in reply to Pinkmice]

Hi

Thank you for your reply- hope you are feeling better that a lot of us ladies

have to deal with a stress,anxiety.

Hope the treatment you are currently having - takes some of the stress away.

It,s time which your body needs now to heal- with rest and gentle exercise

Light Diet - Alison you should be able to manage short walks,no heavy weights

and the help of your family - over the next few months - you be come more your

usual self.

best wishes,fellow lady