I started on Lupron today. I don't quite understand the point of giving me artificial estrogen and progesterone in the form of BCPs and, at the same time (at least for part of it), giving me shots to reduce estrogen. Seems odd. And I know that a fall in estrogen can trigger ovulation or a period, so I'm confused about how that works, too. Ah, well, they're the experts! I was lucky last time I did Lupron that I didn't get the famous Lupron headaches until after I stopped taking them. Then, I was absolutely miserable until my second estrogen shot. This time, the clinic has me starting estrogen before I stop Lupron, so maybe I can skip the headaches all together. Fingers crossed!
Lupron shots are subcutaneous, which means a teeny little needle. It's a 28G. (The larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle diameter. To get an idea, regular post earrings are generally 18G or 20G). It's also short, since it only needs to go into your fat. You stick it in your stomach, where most of us have enough fat to make it easy. It stings a bit, but I wouldn't call it painful at all. Sometimes, it itches for a little while afterwards.
Lupron shots are subcutaneous, which means a teeny little needle. It's a 28G. (The larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle diameter. To get an idea, regular post earrings are generally 18G or 20G). It's also short, since it only needs to go into your fat. You stick it in your stomach, where most of us have enough fat to make it easy. It stings a bit, but I wouldn't call it painful at all. Sometimes, it itches for a little while afterwards.
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