Side effects are caused by a decrease in the level of sex hormones (testosterone and estrogens) in the blood, which can lead to the appearance in men and women of symptoms such as mood lability, depression, weakening of libido, frequent headaches, sleep disorders, weight gain, "hot flashes" , increased sweating;
From the genitourinary system: obstruction of the urinary tract, pain during intercourse; in women: dryness of the vaginal mucosa, uterine bleeding; in men: a decrease in potency, gynecomastia, a decrease in the size of the testicles.
From the nervous system: paresthesia, visual impairment.
From the digestive system: nausea, decreased appetite, increased activity of "liver" transaminases, hypercholesterolemia.
From the musculoskeletal system: pain in the back, bone pain caused by metastases, compression of the spinal cord, muscle weakness, myalgia, arthralgia, demineralization of bones (with prolonged admission).
Other: thrombophlebitis, enlarged lymph nodes, swelling of the legs. In men, a decrease in the growth of the beard and loss of hair on the chest, legs and hands.
Local Reactions: pain in the injection site. Also, there may be reactions of increased sensitivity (itching, redness of the skin, fever, anaphylaxis).
All described side effects, as a rule, have a moderate degree of severity and disappear after the course of treatment.