Lupron

[YetAnotherSpartacus]

I may need to explain Lupron to someone soon (vague - don't want to be too identifying). I know the basics, but can someone explain to me in layperson's terms what it is in terms of class of drug, why it was developed initially (and how it works in that context) and how it works to suppress puberty? Also, if someone can explain the possible connection between Lupron and bone density in women I'd much appreciate it.

When GnRH analogues are given as a treatment for endometriosis, it is for a maximum of six months, and it is only given once in a lifetime. There are a few of us who've been treated with them on here, and I wouldn't wish the side effects on my worst enemy, to be honest.

Ah thx you for sharing - I didn't realise that - it sucks you all had that experience- endometriosis seems such an awful condition to have. I will read the BPS link up thread and get back here later.

I am coming up to speed on the drug front as previously my focus has been on the safeguarding frameworks, or lack of them, plus their fitness for purpose to stop predators.

Are there any discussions anywhere re young trans people reporting side-effects from the drugs? Discussion fora etc?

I had a quick look on the Angels forum and Reddit, but couldn't see anything.

Pythagonal - I looked too and could not see anything.

I've also just realised that Lupron is taken as part of egg-donation in surrogacy arrangements.

Presumably GnRH analogues are used in standard IVF, too?

Turns out I didn't need the info after all. There was no point in raising anything that questioned the trans narrative because it was lapped up by everybody else unquestioningly. Primal Scream.