Thread by @FreshwaterIzzy, Last week was dose 4 of hormones. I am having monthly injections [...]

Izzy Bishop 🏳️‍🌈

FreshwaterIzzy

Last week was dose 4 of hormones. I am having monthly injections of #Zoladex to induce a temporary menopause because of abnormal uterine bleeding and a still-undiagnosed benign cystic mass.

For those who are following along, here is the latest: (1/7)

Zoladex causes nasty side effects. It’s often used to treat hormonally-responsive cancers, so it is strong stuff. I started taking “add back therapy” this month, which puts a small amount of oestrogen back into my system. Thankfully this is making me feel much better! (2/7)

I no longer feel depressed, and my bleeding and pain have calmed down. I feel like I’m settling into a routine and getting back to normal. I also know that long-term use of Zoladex impacts bone density. For my condition, it’s not recommended for longer than 6 months use. (3/7)

Unfortunately, my consultant and his department have been redeployed because of Covid. I have an appointment booked...but it’s been pushed back to 25th May. That will be after my 7th injection. Only then will I be on a surgical wait list. (4/7)

I am trying to find out whether I can continue the injections and what happens if I can’t...but with the consultant’s department temporarily closed, this is no mean feat! (5/7)

My solace is the fact that my symptoms are under control. I can work. I can run. Things are fairly normal.

There are hundreds of women like me who are not getting treatment. Some are in a very serious condition. Many are undiagnosed because GPs don’t take them seriously. (6/7)

If you want to find out more, these websites are excellent. I will continue using both until I find out what I actually have!

https://endometriosis-uk.org/

http://www.britishfibroidtrust.org.uk/

#endometriosis #fibroids (7/7)

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