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Can Luproin For Shrinking Fibroids Be Taken To Avoid Surgery?
Hi I have many Lg. Fibroids 12cm my OB WANTS TO DO A D AND C ALSO PUT ME ON LUPROIN I DON T LIKE THE SIDE EFFECT ON THE LUPROIN THIS IS TO SHRINK THE FIBROIDS SO NO SURGREY IS NEEDED I PRAY IS THIS A GOOD MEDICATION OR IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE I TURNED 50 THIS JANUARY 2014 VERY BAD BACK PAIN PRESSING AGAINST MY STOMACH CRAMPING MIGRAINS BLOATING BOWLS BACK UP CLOT REALLY BIG & HEAVEY. MY OB KNO S ALL THIS MY CONCEN IS THE LUPROIN & getting cured ASAP! THK.YOU JAY T
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Hello,
Lupron/Leuprolide is a very effective medication in promoting shrinkage of uterine fibroids without surgery. So please be advised to continue the medication as prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Lupron/Leuprolide is a very effective medication in promoting shrinkage of uterine fibroids without surgery. So please be advised to continue the medication as prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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