How long do Decapeptyl side effects last?

This normally disappears after the first 1-2 weeks. The most common undesirable effects reported in women are hot flushes, vaginal dryness, less desire for sex, painful sex and irregular menstrual bleeding in the first month of treatment. After stopping treatment it may be some time before your periods return.

What are the side effects of triptorelin?

Triptorelin injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache.
• heartburn.
• constipation.
• hot flashes (a sudden wave of mild or intense body heat), sweating, or clamminess.
• decreased sexual ability or desire.

Do you still have periods on Decapeptyl?

The most common side effects in women include hot flushes, sweating, acne, reduced sex drive, vaginal dryness, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Women having Decapeptyl injections should find their periods stop.

Is Decapeptyl a trigger shot?

ovulation trigger with Decapeptyl 0.2 mg, luteal support with 2 injections of 1,500 U hCG….Ovulation Trigger With hCG Compared to GnRH Agonist in Patients With Repeated IVF Failures.

Is Decapeptyl a chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy and hormone treatment This means that if you’re having hormone therapy such as Zoladex ®, Prostap® Decapeptyl® or Firmagon®, you will have chemotherapy along with your hormone therapy. Chemotherapy can also be used if you’ve had hormone therapy and it isn’t controlling the prostate cancer any longer.

Does Decapeptyl cause menopause?

After Decapeptyl is administered it will stimulate your ovarian hormones in the first week or two and then ‘switch off’ your ovaries, so a reversible menopause occurs. You may feel your endometrios pain is lessened, or gone, when the menopause phase happens.

Is medically induced menopause permanent?

If both ovaries are removed, a woman goes into treatment-induced menopause that is permanent. A woman’s age is the most important factor that determines whether or not chemotherapy will cause treatment-induced menopause. It is more often permanent in women who are within a few years of natural menopause.

Are there any side effects to taking Decapeptyl?

Do not take Decapeptyl SR 11.25 mg if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. You may feel dizzy, tired or have problems with your sight such as blurred vision. These are possible side effects of treatment or from the underlying disease. If you experience any of these side effects, you should not drive or use machines.

When to use Decapeptyl SR 11.25 mg in children?

In women, Decapeptyl SR 11.25 mg is used to treat Endometriosis – a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows in other places. In children, Decapeptyl SR 11.25 mg is used to treat Puberty that occurs at a very young age (Precocious Puberty).

How often should I take Decapeptyl 3 mg?

Decapeptyl SR is available in two other strengths: Decapeptyl SR 3 mg is used once a month and Decapeptyl SR 22.5 mg is used once every 6 months. Not all dose strengths are approved for all indications.

Where can I get an injection of Decapeptyl?

Both can be given by your practice nurse at your GP surgery. If you are not able to visit the GP surgery, a district nurse can give you it at home. Decapeptyl ® is given as an injection into a muscle (intramuscular). It can be given every 28 days (4 weeks), or as a longer-acting injection every 3 or 6 months.