I’m on lupron and anastrazole, I’ve been very lucky through most of my treatments to have minor side effects. I notice most with lupron/anastrozole: arthritis type symptoms, which are usually worse in the morning but when I get moving they improve, and sometimes I’m a raging lunatic and mad at everyone. Really that’s it. The more active I am I feel better as far as the arthritis symptoms, I also take glucosamine and chondritin. The random mood swings… my husband just knows to stay away :)

I'm also doing monthly Lupron. I started that in April of '24, and then 3 months later went on Letrozole. Going from just barely maybe doing my toe into perimenopause to full on menopause has been challenging. I report symptoms and get basically told yup, deal with it. My PCP has been far more supportive for me in this. My neck and feet have been in horrible pain since starting chemo. I try to remind myself is better than the alternative and hopefully things will continue to adjust. I've also learned that this is where a menopause focused doctor can be helpful. I'm doing what I can to manage things. Not all experience this. So hopefully this won't be your story. I find that a duchess who is willing to validate and help manage so you can get the benefit of the medication helps immensely too.

I have joint stiffness but not sure if it’s from Lupron or Anastrozole but it definitely goes away when I move more. I wasn’t recommended to take anything for these joint stiffness .. may be Pilates… 🤷‍♀️

Hi @A MyBCTeam Member
I started the Lupron shot in May’2024. I don’t know if it was the Lupron or Anastrozole but first couple of months, I had frequent cysts growing on my eyelids (guessing it was the hormonal changes). Other than that, I don’t remember having noticeable side effects. I read somewhere that the symptoms peak at 6 months and my onco said that’s the time it’ll take my body to adjust. I was happy that my shots were given on my butt instead of my pelvis though! Wish you best!🙏

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I had Lupron injections when it was experimental treatment for shrinking my uterine fibroids. This was 1999. It worked and then I had surgery.
It was just like going through menopause and it was manageable. You will feel different but it will be okay 🩷