Ginestril Did the Job, but Came with Some Unwelcome Surprises

I've got a pretty big uterine fibroid, and my gynecologist prescribed me Ginestril to shrink it. She warned me that my periods might get lighter or even stop altogether, which is totally normal. She said that once I stop taking the meds, everything should go back to normal. She told me to take it for three months and then get a follow-up ultrasound to check on the fibroid.

When I saw the price of the medication, I almost had a heart attack - almost 7,000 rubles! But I figured my health was worth it, right? I mean, what choice do I have? I bought the meds, and the pack had exactly 30 pills, just enough for a month.

I started taking it every day, and after three months, I went back in for my ultrasound.

And guess what? The fibroid had shrunk significantly, but I developed endometrial hyperplasia. My gynecologist said it's sometimes a side effect of the meds. Let me break it down - it's basically a buildup of blood that doesn't come out during your period. She said I might experience heavy bleeding at any moment, so I need to get a hysteroscopy or, if that's too complicated, a dilation and curettage. I wish she had warned me that if my periods stopped, I should get a follow-up ultrasound ASAP. I mean, I knew this could happen, so why didn't she tell me?

I was walking around like a ticking time bomb for weeks, and then I went in for surgery (which, by the way, is no picnic). It's really stressful when you know you might start bleeding at any moment.

I didn't even bother to take a photo of the meds because I was so angry I threw the packaging away in a fit of rage.

Not only did this whole ordeal cost me an arm and a leg, but it also led to surgery. I've written about my surgery experience here.

Let's just say this treatment didn't come cheap. In fact, it was a pretty steep price to pay.

Think twice before buying this medication, read the fine print, and check the side effects. Trust me, you don't want to end up like me.