Lupron and bone loss

[Anonymous]

Has anyone heard of Lupron causing loss of bone density? I read a headline about this, but cannot find anything online with more info. I don’t believe my RE is going to give me the straight answer (they want to sell the treatment after all).

[Anonymous]

None of these drugs and hormones in these large numbers are exactly good for you, but is it worth it? Yes.

[Anonymous]

Bone loss on Lupron isn’t really a concern with short-term use (like how it is used in IVF cycles). It is more of a concern when you are on it for an extended period, like for 6 months as an endometriosis treatment. I’ve been on Lupron for endo multiple times. Last checked my bone density was fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bone loss on Lupron isn’t really a concern with short-term use (like how it is used in IVF cycles). It is more of a concern when you are on it for an extended period, like for 6 months as an endometriosis treatment. I’ve been on Lupron for endo multiple times. Last checked my bone density was fine.

This. Lupron in IVF is usually used in what’s called a “micro-dose” cycle. It’s a small amount used for a couple of weeks. Bone density is not a concern at that level. Kids using it as a puberty-blocker for years is a different story. But two weeks for IVF? Not a concern.

[Anonymous]

Your bones are a living tissue and will heal from a one-off insult

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bone loss on Lupron isn’t really a concern with short-term use (like how it is used in IVF cycles). It is more of a concern when you are on it for an extended period, like for 6 months as an endometriosis treatment. I’ve been on Lupron for endo multiple times. Last checked my bone density was fine.

This. Lupron in IVF is usually used in what’s called a “micro-dose” cycle. It’s a small amount used for a couple of weeks. Bone density is not a concern at that level. Kids using it as a puberty-blocker for years is a different story. But two weeks for IVF? Not a concern.

Even kids regain their original bone density after long term Lupron. That was a concern, but has been shown to only be temporary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bone loss on Lupron isn’t really a concern with short-term use (like how it is used in IVF cycles). It is more of a concern when you are on it for an extended period, like for 6 months as an endometriosis treatment. I’ve been on Lupron for endo multiple times. Last checked my bone density was fine.

This. Lupron in IVF is usually used in what’s called a “micro-dose” cycle. It’s a small amount used for a couple of weeks. Bone density is not a concern at that level. Kids using it as a puberty-blocker for years is a different story. But two weeks for IVF? Not a concern.

Even kids regain their original bone density after long term Lupron. That was a concern, but has been shown to only be temporary.

Citation?