Zoladex for Bleeding Disorder User Reviews

• Lam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2021

"I had a very positive experience using Zoladex. I was very frightened of having the injections after reading the reviews and almost didn’t take the medication. But I was told that it was required before surgery for a hysterectomy (due to fibroids) in order to minimize blood loss. I had two doses and both injections were fine. The nurses knew what they were doing and were quick at doing it. No side effects for me. My periods stopped after the first dose. Great! By the time of surgery, my fibroids had shrunk! Surgery went well. Everyone’s experience with this medication will be different. Do your research, know the pros and cons. Be aware of these bad experiences but don’t let them put you off. I was happy and the medication really helped me with my condition. Wishing you all the best."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2021

"I have just had my third Zoladex injection, and my treatment plan is to have twelve with a review at six months. After struggling with very heavy periods for the last eight years, caused by huge fibroids, this medication was suggested to bring on early menopause. I’m 53, so I had been hoping for the last few years that things would ‘sort themselves out,’ but clearly, that wasn’t to be. The upsides are my periods stopped immediately, and the injections are simple and really nothing to worry about. This should also mean that I do not have to have any sort of surgery. The downsides for me have been the hot flashes, both day and night, and for the first couple of months, interrupted sleep, although this does seem to be getting better now. Also, headaches, usually in the first few days after the injection, and some nausea. I guess it’s a trade-off you have to make to work out which gives you the best quality of life. Remember, some people don’t get any side effects at all."

• Jan...
• September 21, 2018

"I’m 40 and have no children. I was suffering abnormal bleeding due to fibroids, but no pain. I was losing so much blood, I had been rushed into the hospital on several occasions. The bleeding caused me to suffer severe anemia. I was really happy when Zoladex was suggested, as it meant I didn’t have to have a hysterectomy. Unfortunately, my experience was not good. I had my first injection, and about 2 weeks in, I was having cluster headaches, depression, my whole body ached, I was getting confused, the hot sweats were unbearable, I put nearly 2 stone on, and I was an emotional wreck. I still had the second injection and was taking HRT to help, but the Zoladex was taking over. The gynecologist had then told me not to have the 3rd. My last one was 7 weeks ago, but I’m feeling so much better already. I would never have Zoladex again. I’m booked in for a hysterectomy now and can’t wait for it all to be over so I can get back to being myself. I would never take Zoladex again."

• Kan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2019

"The Zoladex injection has been my only savior. I am now 24, I was put on the drug to initially ‘reset’ my reproductive system to see if it could stop my excessive unexplained bleeding, but once coming off Zoladex last year for 6 months, the same pattern emerged. I have now had over 20 Zoladex injections with the intention of continuing this until I have children. I have been lucky in the sense that I have regained my life in being able to participate in normal experiences without worrying about bleeding everywhere. I’ve experienced some of the side effects, including hot flushes, weight gain, headaches, and bone pain, which comes and then goes just as quickly (besides the weight, sadly). Depression is definitely something I have mildly developed since being on the drug, but the continuous bleeding was leading me down that path anyway!"

• Mol...
• March 5, 2017

"Stopped periods as expected, great news, no more heavy bleeding, stopped chronic pain that dropped me to my knees when standing or moving. Downsides are memory loss, chronic fatigue, bone pain, loss of hair, sore breasts. I'm on Zoladex 3.6 once a month with HRT injection number 4. Overall, I'm in less pain but still struggling with everyday tasks and to carry on working as a normal, healthy 36-year-old woman should. I should be able to roll on coming off this drug and having my hysterectomy."

• Ber...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

"I’m 38 and have a 13-year-old but was planning on having more kids. All was normal till I hit my 30s when my heavy bleeding started, then I notified my GP. I was prescribed iron tablets and tranexamic acid to control my bleeding. A year or so later, I was diagnosed with multiple fibroids leading to severely anemic cramping, my 5-day cycle now lasting 7 days or more, clotting. With the tranexamic acid not helping at all, I had to drop it. My partner and I have been trying to conceive for the last 6 years to no avail. I’ve had a couple of unsuccessful fibroid resection surgeries. My gynae has started me on Zoladex 3.6 to help shrink the fibroid in preparation for my myomectomy. Had my 4th injection 2 days ago, the hot flashes are a pain in the butt but feel good to be free of my cycle for now. My anxiety has calmed down. Hopefully I’m not on Zoladex for long as it’s not advisable with fibroids for more than 3 months. My gynae advises longer, but I'm skeptical about this. Just want this over with."

• Joy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2021

"Years of heavy bleeding. It got to the point of me collapsing in a pool of blood and being rushed into the hospital a few times on blood transfusions. Fibroids were the cause. I started on Zoladex in August 2020, only one positive is no bleeding. I can go on forever with the list of negatives. Depression, looking 9 months pregnant for the last 9 months even though I'm not. Hot sweats that are so bad at night that I sleep with a fan on full and cut off my long hair to cope. I have itchy, lumpy skin all over. Feeling tired, no infection, exhausted, due to my 10th Zoladex and still waiting for a full hysterectomy. Apparently the list is long, I'm on category 2, which is urgent. I can't see an end to this nightmare. I am hoping for surgery soon and to get my slim body back and live life again."

• Har...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2021

"I'm 2.5 months into Zoladex treatment. Was extremely nervous at first but have been pleasantly surprised. Side effects only started 4th week into treatment. Hot flashes are not as bad as I thought they'd be. Headaches are probably my worst symptom - nothing a Paracetamol can't help, though. No period has been life-changing. I have had a great improvement in my mental health, too."

• KAU...
• August 20, 2022

"I have had abnormal bleeding for about 4 weeks now. This is probably triggered by the chemo drug Taxotere. I received the shot about 10 days ago, but the bleeding hasn't stopped yet. Will it ever? When?"