How long does it take for Decapeptyl to work?

After 2 to 4 weeks of Decapeptyl treatment, other hormones (gonadotropins) will be given in order to stimulate follicle growth. In general, Decapeptyl treatment will continue until follicles have reached a suitable size, usually 4 to 7 weeks.

What happens when you stop taking Decapeptyl?

As soon as you realise that you have missed an injection you should tell your doctor. You will then be given your next injection. If you stop receiving Decapeptyl SR 11.25 mg: If you stop receiving your Decapeptyl SR 11.25 mg injection before your doctor tells you to then your symptoms are likely to return.

What is Decapeptyl injection used for?

Triptorelin (Decapeptyl® or Gonapeptyl®) is a hormonal therapy drug used to treat prostate cancer. It can be given alone, or with radiotherapy or surgery.

How long after last Decapeptyl injection do periods return?

Your periods should start about 2 months after the last injection. You must use some form of contraception other than the ‘pill’ while you are having treatment and until you start your next period.

Can you get pregnant while on Decapeptyl?

Five of the ten patients treated by Decapeptyl and myomectomy achieved successful pregnancies and delivered. Among the women treated with Decapeptyl without myomectomy, only one patient conceived.

Can Decapeptyl cause ovarian cysts?

In 7 of 24 patients with Decapeptyl (D-Trp6-luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone [LH-RH], Ferring, Kiel, FRG) treatment, and in 5 of 22 patients treated with Buserelin (Superfact, Hoechst A.G., Frankfurt, FRG), solitary ovarian cysts developed during the down-regulation phase.

Can I get pregnant on Decapeptyl?

Can you get pregnant after Decapeptyl injection?

Is Decapeptyl a chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy and hormone treatment This means that if you’re having hormone therapy such as Zoladex ®, Prostap® Decapeptyl® or Firmagon®, you will have chemotherapy along with your hormone therapy. Chemotherapy can also be used if you’ve had hormone therapy and it isn’t controlling the prostate cancer any longer.

Does Decapeptyl shrink fibroids?

There is strong research evidence to show that, for myomectomy or hysterectomy procedure, pre-operative GnRHa (such as Decapeptyl, Zoladex, Prostap) therapy reduces the size of fibroids and the total blood loss during the operation (i.e. less risk of need for blood transfusion).

Can you get pregnant on Decapeptyl?

What is the active ingredient in Decapeptyl 3.75mg?

Decapeptyl 3.75mg contains the active ingredient triptorelin, which is a type of gonadorelin, and is most often prescribed for women facing gynecological issues such as endometriosis or fibroid issues.

Where can I buy Decapeptyl 3.75mg for IVF?

Decapeptyl 3.75 mg Packaging & Pricing: Decapeptyl 3.75mg IVF is a medication that uses the active ingredient triporelin and is made by Ferring in the country of Switzerland. Decapeptyl 3.75mg comes in a package containing 7 syringes, and can be purchased according to prescription.

When to take Decapeptyl 3.75mg or Triptorelin?

Triptorelin is generally used to treat premature puberty in girls, and often to treat prostate cancers that have advanced locally, or spread around the body. Decapeptyl 3.75mg is increasingly becoming a drug of choice among women who are having trouble staying pregnant, or in becoming pregnant in the first place.

How are Decapeptyl injections used to treat prostate cancer?

In men, Decapeptyl injections are given to treat prostate cancer. They are used for locally advanced cancers and those that have spread. The injections might be used on their own, or alongside surgery or radiotherapy. In women, Decapeptyl injections are mainly used to treat endometriosis and fibroids.