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By MELODY PETERSEN</ref>
By MELODY PETERSEN</ref>
=Other Reported Side Effects=
=Reported Side Effects=
Among women who took Lupron to delay puberty or grow taller, most described depression and anxiety. Several recounted their struggles with suicidal urges. There is a Lupron survivor group which collects many personal testimonies. Cases include a tragic story of a young girl who killed herself after taking it as a puberty blocker.
Among women who took Lupron to delay puberty or grow taller, most described depression and anxiety. Several recounted their struggles with suicidal urges. There is a Lupron survivor group which collects many personal testimonies. Cases include a tragic story of a young girl who killed herself after taking it as a puberty blocker.
"Sharissa Derricott, 30, had no idea why her body seemed to be failing. At 21, a surgeon replaced her deteriorated jaw joint. None of it made sense until she discovered women online who describe similar symptoms: All had taken a drug called Lupron."
"Sharissa Derricott, 30, had no idea why her body seemed to be failing. At 21, a surgeon replaced her deteriorated jaw joint. None of it made sense until she discovered women online who describe similar symptoms: All had taken a drug called Lupron."
Another woman reported "My body was put into a state of menopause after receiving the injection of prescription drug Lupron." <ref>
Another woman reported "My body was put into a state of menopause after receiving the injection of prescription drug Lupron." <ref>
For those who take it as a puberty blocker there is no guarantee that its effects are reversible. The contrary is likely to be true.
From https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/women-fear-drug-they-used-to-halt-puberty-led-to-health-problems </ref>
From https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/women-fear-drug-they-used-to-halt-puberty-led-to-health-problems </ref>