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Prostrap experiences please. Also returned endo pain after a bowel resection advice

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In june this year I had excision surgery for stage 4 endometriosis including a bowel resection. I was pain free for about 2 months then unfortunately it came back in my bowels and flare ups are more frequent. I met with my specialist this week and she wants me to go onto Prostap injections for at least 3 months then potentially do a 6 month course. She didn't explain much about them so I've researched them myself and I'm really anxious about the side effects and even more so after reading other peoples experiences. I'm thinking of asking to discuss alternative options. Any advice from anyone whos been in this position or had Prostap would be so helpful

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Hi, I'm due to start zoladex which is the same thing. I have read loads about it and the one consistent thing is EVERYONE responds differently to it. Make sure you get add back HRT as this makes the symptoms less. For some women this treatment is life changing and they stay on it for a long time. For others it's poison and they suffer a lot. I'd say try it. It's reversible if you hate it.

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Pinny27 in reply to Sunset-lady

Thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it. Good luck! I hope it works well for you 🤞

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Rainbow2468

Hi I'm on prostrap and I've had no issues at all. Working really well for me so far x

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Pinny27 in reply to Rainbow2468

Thats amazing, I'm glad you're having a good experience. Thank you for the reply. Are you on HRT? x

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Rainbow2468 in reply to Pinny27

They prescribed tibolone but I haven't needed it 😊

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Pinny27 in reply to Rainbow2468

It's crazy how everyone reacts to it differently! I'm really on the fence about it as I'm being made redundant next month and I'm concerned about starting a new job with potential rough side effects. On the other hand I'm also anxious about having flare ups in a new job, I feel I cant really win at the minute but thank you for sharing your experience x

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Rainbow2468 in reply to Pinny27

Your most welcome hope you find a solution soon xx

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