Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lupron side effects

Here is a list i found of the possible lupron side effects with IVF.
  • tiredness
  • hot flashes (a sudden wave of mild or intense body heat), sweating, or clamminess
  • breast tenderness, pain, or change in breast size in both men and women
  • vaginal discharge, dryness, or itching in women
  • spotting (light vaginal bleeding) or menstruation (periods)
  • decrease in sexual ability or desire
  • swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
  • pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
  • pain, burning, bruising, or hardening at place where injection was given
  • change in weight
  • muscle or joint pain
  • flu-like symptoms
  • acne
  • depression
  • unable to control emotions and frequent mood changes
  • nervousness
  • general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness
  • difficulty with memory
I will list the side effects that i have experienced so far, I am on day 6.  I have been very tired and I have taken a nap every afternoon since after my first injection. I have had more sweating during the night time and some hot flashes during both day and night. I have been having some brown mucus since I begin my birth control pills, it has gotten a little heavier when starting the lupron. It says "change in weight", i don't know if this is due to no appetite because i have had no appetite since beginning my injections (i have to force myself to eat and believe me that was never a problem before! ;) I also have some depression and am unable to control my emotions. I haven't had difficulty with memory yet but i was warned by my RE that he sees that side effect the most often in his patients to the extreme that they leave their dogs outside or cook spaghetti and put it in the cabinet instead of the refrigerator. So basically, if you feel like you are losing your mind at this point..its okay, that is just part of the process! haha. Kinda makes you feel better right?? :) So yes, i have a had a few side effects but they have not really interfered with my daily activities so im not too worried.

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