The medications luprolide acetate or Lupron and Synarel are Gn-RH agonists. That means they prevent the release of FSH and LH from the brain. This creates a state of very low estrogen. And not only does the uterine bleeding usually cease, but also, the fibroids and polyps shrink and might disappear over time. These drugs are usually used for short periods of time, up to 9 months.
Further use is associated with osteoporosis and bone thinning.
Megace is a drug from the save family as Provera called progestins. Megace is unique in that a low dose of oral Megace is successful in minimizing bleeding while having minimal effects on bone loss. Depoprovera may cause continuous bleeding. The information in this newsletter does not dictate an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed and should not be construed as excluding other acceptable methods of practice. The materials within this website are copyrighted under the statutes of the State of Michigan.