Zoladex injection

Hi

I’ve had zoladex implants for the last 9 months and will do for a total of 5 years. The side effects are really ones attributable to being menopausal ( flushes etc) . The implant is about the size of a grain of rice - I liken it to being microchipped each month! It goes into the fat on your stomach, alternating sides each month. It really doesn’t hurt much - just a quick sharp pain if at any at all. The biggest nuisance is that they have to be every four weeks religiously, so any holidays ( when we’re allowed them again!) have to be planned around the dates.

I hope that helps  xx

Hi

I find I have no side effects from zolodex at all, we are all different however so you'll only know when you know...fingers crossed you're like me eh?

Sam

Thank you ladies x will keep my fingers crossed for minimal se x

Hey! I had Zoledex for 2 years. Started as monthly then went to 12 weekly. Side effects minimal - I’m not sure which bits of treatment caused what by the end! Unfortunately I did find the injections very uncomfortable and due to my family history, high hormone score and the discomfort of injection (together with it being a constant reminder and as thus affecting my mental health) I had my ovaries removed. Simple, day operation.

Good luck with everything!

I started zoladex during chemo as well and I had quite intense hot flushes & night sweats but not really any other symptoms. I found these were far worse just after chemo and since finishing chemo, the hot flushes and night sweats have really calmed down to a very manageable level. I get the injection every 4 weeks, and my nurse gives me Elma cream which you put on beforehand and it numbs the area as it is a bit sore and with all the other injections I was getting, I didn't want to develop a needle phobia! I will be looking into having ovaries removed but they won't refer you for at least 6-12 months after starting zoladex - so that you are through all your treatment and you know you're OK with the ovary suppression.

Side effects for me have been minimal. I found the hot flushes / night sweats quite a shock to manage at first and at times, I found these cause a lot of anxiety but you learn to manage them and they have really calmed down as I said.

Hello, 

I had my first zoladex last April with my first chemo, and thereafter I’ve done them every 4 weeks myself at home! Partly covid scared me but also the hassle of making an appointment to go to the gp every 4 weeks- I just asked to do it myself! Each to their own, I don’t mind needles etc at all but I find it much easier just being in control and not having to go anywhere. 
side effect wise- I only have hot flushes in the evening, though I’m not sure how much of this is zoladex, as I’m also in tamoxifen, but they’re very manageable.

take care, 

Dawn x