decapeptyl Injection

[janel]

Hoping for some help. I am on my 4th injection of Decapeptyl as a way of stopping bleeding. I have depression and have done for many years but lately it’s worse. I’m now coping with hot flushes and headaches. I have another 2 injections to go. Anyone any advice of how to get through this. Thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Are you also hypothyroid? On Levothyroxine?

Low iron and/or ferritin is obviously very likely

Is your GP regularly testing these?

Endometriosis and Hashimoto's may be linked

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Hot flushes and headaches do sound as if your hormones are playing up. They could be connected with a thyroid problem as well. Hypothyroidism can actually cause depression, period problems and headaches, and a whole lot of other symptoms. But so can sex hormone changes. How old are you? Do you think you might be menopausal?

Have you had any recent blood tests? Get copies and post them here. In the UK you can ask the receptionist at your doctor's, or in some surgeries get them online. Legally they have to supply them and not charge. This will help folks here to be able to advise you better.

[vocalEK]

"Triptorelin (Decapeptyl® or Gonapeptyl®) is a hormonal therapy drug used to treat prostate cancer."

My husband had prostate cancer and he was given injections of Lupron, another hormone blocker. He developed hot flashes and became very weak.

Did the doctor try progesterone (a female hormone) first? That helped with my heavy periods. Eventually I went on good old fashioned HRT --Estrogen and progesterone, taken daily which stopped periods altogether. Who needs them at age 45?

"It is best to read this information with our general information about hormonal therapies and the type of cancer you have."

Do you have some type of cancer? If not, why is your doctor treating you with such a hazardous drug?

"Triptorelin is given as an injection. You usually have it at your GP surgery. Your cancer doctor, nurse or pharmacist will tell you how often you will have it.

Like all cancer drugs, triptorelin can cause side effects. Some of the side effects can be serious, so it is important to read the detailed information below.

Your healthcare team can give you advice on how to manage any side effects. Tell your doctor or nurse straight away if you feel unwell or have severe side effects, including any we do not mention here.

Rarely, side effects may be life-threatening. Your cancer doctor or nurse can explain the risk of these side effects to you." macmillan.org.uk/informatio...