Things have been relatively uneventful on the Lupron Depot the past 2 months as Ive said. That was until last week.
When I first started my menstrual cycle early last week, it was right on time and rather light. I expected it to be light as my RE told me it would be and I also read that it would be. And my cycles are light to begin with anyways.
Well that “lightness” lasted about 3 days. Then it got pretty heavy, and that has continued on and off now for about 8 or 9 days. Usually my cycle only lasts 4 days max. Ive lost track of exactly how many days its been going on to be honest.
I figured I should inform my RE of what was occurring, so I did, and she ordered me to get blood drawn ASAP. There was an immediate concern that the Lupron might not be doing what it should be doing… *SIGH*… seriously?
Side note: I cringed when I saw the word “STAT” on the order. Havent seen that since my beta hell days.
Well, I got my results back, and thankfully, all of my levels are as they should be if the Lupron is (trying) to do its job shrinking this mass. However, Im still bleeding. My RE doesnt think this is normal, so I am headed in for a scan in a few days just to be safe and cover all our bases.
Dont ask me what safe would be at this point, because I have no freaking clue. Over the years, Ive learned not to ask too many questions ahead of time, because it can all change at the drop of a hat anyways. I am pretty sure I heard her say something about checking my lining, but I just said “okay.” Ill figure it all out soon enough when I see her.
Praying that it looks as it should because gosh darn it already….shouldnt something just be easy?!?!
Surviving INfertility 
I totally understand. Although I’m not on Lupron. I got my period on November 30. It was on time, super light for a week and I thought it would be over. Then I bled until yesterday. And most of the time it was heavy, heavy bleeding. Atleast your doctor is acknowledging the fact that it isn’t normal. My doctors basically said “sorry not sorry”! Good luck!!!
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Oh no, Im sorry you are dealing with this crap too! I have been extra tired lately and I think it has to do with all the blood loss. I hope yours clears up ASAP!
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It did! I finally stopped on Friday. It’s been amazing!
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Ugh! So sorry for the scare. I hope everything looks good at the scan. Glad the bloodwork was normal. Phew.
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Thanks! I was relieved the bloodwork came back okay too, because I honestly thought it wouldnt. Now lets pray the scan does too!
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How frustrating. I am glad the blood work is normal. Hopefully the scan is as well! Thinking of you.
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Yes it is so annoying…I am over these bumps in the road. I am hoping the scan shows there is nothing to worry about too. Thank you ❤️
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Yes, something should be easy! After all you’ve been through you deserve easy. Ugh. Hoping it’s just a weird scare and that the scan comes back okay!
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Thanks for understanding my desire for a little ease at this point! It sure would be nice. I hate the thought of bleeding like this again, makes me realize what I could be dealing with again if we have another loss. Hoping its nothing major and we can move forward with positive thinking!
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Oh my gosh! Periods in general are annoying enough, but to add the stress of going through a cycle too! Good luck. I’m praying for you.
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I appreciate the well wishes very much 💗
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I am so glad you reported your symptoms to your re and they are checking you out. I really hope everything is fine on the scan, and that you don’t face yet another unhappy/frustrating situation.
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Me too, and I am happy that my RE wants to make sure all is as it should be, even if it means taking extra time off work or paying for an extra scan. Better safe than sorry at this point in the game, right?
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I wish you could catch a break my friend. I’m glad your RESERVATION was proactive about it. Endless bleeding is the worst, I totally feel your pain on that end. Praying that everything looks good on your scan ❤
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A break would be amazing! Thank you for your prayers XX
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I mean RE… stupid auto correct!
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I got ya!
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Hoping everything is ok! Funny you mentioned cringing at the STAT, when I opened the paged that was the first thing I saw and it took me right back to beta draws too : )
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Boooo for stat! Lol. Im glad its not just me who loathes that word!
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I’m sorry! Hoping you get good news from your scan!
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Thank you dear 😊
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That surely is scary and frustrating! I’m so sorry. Hope the scan is fine and this nightmare is over soon.
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Yes, it is frustrating more than anything, especially being more than halfway through the treatment to think it might not be even working! Ugh. Thank you for the love.
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I’m glad you’re in good hands, but did you really need another thing to worry about? Sending prayers!
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Exactly! Thanks for getting it, and for the prayers.
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Eek. I hope everything is okay. (I have no idea what stat means?! I really should have paid more attention when we did our first cycle!)
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Thank you! Its a special kind of torture reserved for serial beta testing. When the lab runs it stat, you are supposed to get the results back that day.
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Oh right, thanks! We don’t do betas, so that explains it!
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Well first I wanted to say i hope everything is okay. I’m sure all that extra blood loss must be making you tired on top of everything else.
Second, I think you’re approach of taking it appt to appt is smart. I tended to (and still do) read into things and get myself all amped up reading into the ‘signs’. But I’ve found during this process that doing that doesn’t pay because it stresses me out, and as you say it all gets interpreted differently minute to minute.
Still – glad you’re taking care of you. And am hopeful this will get resolved quickly.
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Thank you for the comforting words! I am done bleeding now so some of my energy is coming back thankfully. Yea, I am just like you with the stressing so I am taking it one day at a time now.
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