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Side Effects Of Prostap Injection

I had a final prostap injection 5 weeks ago and have had TRCE and TCRF a week and a half ago. I feel as though I m having a severe period and am still having extreme flushes and night sweats , how long is this likely to last?
Mon, 5 Sep 2011
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1.administration of leuprorelin in women may cause a temporary increase in symptoms in the first few days of treatment, due to the initial rise in oestrogen levels. This improves with continued treatment as the oestrogen levels decrease.
2.This medicine should cause womens' menstrual periods to stop. If you are still experiencing menstrual bleeds despite treatment, you should consult your doctor.
General & Family Physician,  Dr. Prahlad S. Patki's  Response
Hi,
Prostap injection contains the active ingredient leuprorelin acetate, which is a type of medicine known as a gonadorelin (LHRH) analogue. It acts on the pituitary gland in the brain.The pituitary gland produces and stores various hormones, including the sex hormones, luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In men, LH released from the pituitary gland causes the testicles to produce testosterone. FSH and testosterone cause the production of sperm by the testicles. The amount of LH and FSH released from the pituitary gland is controlled by another hormone, called gonaderelin (LHRH). Gonadorelin acts on LHRH receptors in the pituitary gland, causing the release of LH and FSH .In women, FSH and LH cause the production of oestrogen by the ovaries and help control the menstrual cycle.
Heavy periods are associated with weakness, giddiness etc. You will need rehydation , hematinics to take care of blood loss.
If your bleeding has not stopped, your Gynec will give you Progesterone formulations like Premolut N.
PLEASE meet your Gynec.
Thanks


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Side Effects Of Prostap Injection

1.administration of leuprorelin in women may cause a temporary increase in symptoms in the first few days of treatment, due to the initial rise in oestrogen levels. This improves with continued treatment as the oestrogen levels decrease. 2.This medicine should cause womens menstrual periods to stop. If you are still experiencing menstrual bleeds despite treatment, you should consult your doctor.