Most of mine over nearly three and a half years were six month. But one time they were out and I had a three month injection then went back on six month cycle. Absolutely no difference in side effects.

Looks like you are going to be on this for a while. Any consideration of Provenge?

My experience with the 3 month shot was the SE less the last 30 days. Same with the 6 month shot.

I do believe the SE is more with the 6 month shot, but it could be the te on the med is just wearing me down.

All of these injections are intended to establish and maintain a set level of leuprolide acetate in your blood stream for the time period of the dose + a little more to make sure it remains an effective counter - measure to the PCa. The leuprolide is contained in a plastic that decays at a certain rate so those levels remain the same throughout.

Generally speaking, it takes as long for the effects to wear off as the dosage set time. I.e. a 6 month injection will take 6 months after its expiration date to completely wear off. If the time period on leuprolide chemo is long enough the effects may well become permanent.

You may also just become used to the side effects so they are less bothersome.

Hello, Mr. Bill ---

Take it slow and steady, but a daily walk will pay dividends --- or whatever form of exercise you like best. This time of year, summer lawn work can be one's workout, even.

I learned something valuable, from one of my doctors, while going through a series of radiation treatments, which often result in fatigue or lethargy ...

He said, "The day you don't FEEL like walking, is the day you need to walk the most!"

His point was that even a walk around the neighborhood will INCREASE energy.

When the pandemic started, I added an extra early morning walk.

Since then, just by adding an extra walk each day, and eating more fresh produce, I have dropped 20 pounds since spring.

I always walk in the evenings, but the extra morning walk has obviously paid dividends. I am consistent with walking on weekends, too --- and often walk at nearby lakes or county parks and state parks on weekends. Exploring some new trails and walking routes keeps my motivation high.

I hope you can "feel the wind in your sails" once again!

Take care --- hang in there --- and I will look forward to your next post!

With my best, from across the miles ~
CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University

I just wanted to say I am saying a prayer for all of you. I have not had Lupron yet and hope I never do. I don't know if my seed therapy will work or not but I am having my own set of side effects from the surgery. As I read some of the messages here I just hope I am as strong as so many of you gentlemen are if I need additional treatments.

I am almost at the two month mark since my seed implants. Now I feel like I have prostatitis everyday. I am so sick of all the pain. Burning and a stabbing pain off and on everyday. I am just trying to get through all this hateful garbage. Sorry not meaning to steal this thread.