I've been on on the IM for 20 years. I've tried several times for 3 months at a time to get off of it, but my hot flashes are horrendous. 99% of my doctors tell me not to take it, but 1% do - why? Because my bone density is +2 at age 63. Now I've been cut off and can't get my shots anymore. Pills don't work and patches I'm allergic to. The pros out weigh the cons in my situation.
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This drug is a disaster...I was shown by the nurse how to inject my quadricep muscle...now I'm in so much pain I can't walk...
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Minusia | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/30/2017
Condition: Other
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It will help if typical graphs of estrogen levels (E2) associated with the treatment are also provided. Patients would then be able to describe their experiences in a better way.
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ShelleyAlexa | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/8/2014
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This drug is a disaster...I was shown by the nurse how to inject my quadricep muscle...now I'm in so much pain I can't walk...
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Suz | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2013
Condition: Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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After a complete hysterectomy at age 21, i have used this about every 8 weeks for 52 years & find it keeps me healthy & alert. It also prevents me from having terrble headaches!
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br549bb | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/13/2012
Condition: Other
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I've been on on the IM for 20 years. I've tried several times for 3 months at a time to get off of it, but my hot flashes are horrendous. 99% of my doctors tell me not to take it, but 1% do - why? Because my bone density is +2 at age 63. Now I've been cut off and can't get my shots anymore. Pills don't work and patches I'm allergic to. The pros out weigh the cons in my situation.
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GC | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/21/2010
Condition: Other
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Will start injections tomorrow for the second IVF cycle we've been on. I'm a gestational carrier and I have to say the estradiol and progesterone shots are not my favorite thing in the world but worth the trouble in the end. Especially for our intended parents!
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