Diagnosis
Testing for fibroids and fibroid related anemia
If you are experiencing symptoms such as heavy or prolonged bleeding, bleeding between periods, or pain or feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen, it may be time to talk with your doctor. Physical exams and testing can help your doctor determine if you have fibroids.
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The first step is a routine pelvic exam. Your doctor may suggest one of the following tests to help find out if you have fibroids: ultrasound, hysteroscopy, hysterosalpingography, or laparoscopy.
Many women who have fibroids may also have anemia. People are considered anemic when they have a lower than normal amount of red blood cells in their blood. This is assessed by performing a routine blood test and measuring the amount of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.3
Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. Hematocrit is a measure of the proportion of red blood cells in a sample of blood.
If you have any questions about these procedures or tests, talk to your doctor for more information.
Use and Important Safety Information You Should Know About Lupron Depot® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension)
Use
LUPRON DEPOT® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 3.75 mg and
Important Safety Information
Do not take LUPRON DEPOT if you are or may become pregnant, are breast-feeding, have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or if you have experienced any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs.
Thinning of the bones may occur during therapy with LUPRON DEPOT, which may not be completely reversible in some patients. Since some conditions may increase the possibility of bone thinning, you should tell your doctor if you smoke, use alcohol in excess, have a family history of osteoporosis (thinning of the bones with fractures), or are taking other medications that can cause thinning of the bones.
After beginning LUPRON DEPOT, your estrogen levels will increase for 1 or 2 weeks. During this time, you may notice an increase in your current symptoms. You should notify your doctor if you develop any new or worsened symptoms after beginning LUPRON DEPOT treatment.
LUPRON DEPOT is not a method of birth control. Even though you may not have periods, unprotected intercourse could result in pregnancy. You should use non-hormonal birth control such as condoms, a diaphragm with contraceptive jelly, or an IUD to prevent pregnancy. If you think you have become pregnant while on LUPRON DEPOT, talk to your doctor immediately.
There is a possibility of the development or worsening of depression and/or the occurrence of forgetfulness. Patients who have a history of depression should be carefully observed during treatment.
The most common side effects of LUPRON DEPOT include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, headaches, changes in mood, decreased interest in sex, depression, and/or the occurrence of forgetfulness.
LUPRON DEPOT must be administered in your doctor’s office.
This is the most important information to know about LUPRON DEPOT. For more information, talk with your health care provider.
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