Decapeptyl injection

Well I have been forced by circumstance to change. Initially, and for nearly 3 years, I had Decapeptyl principally so that I could continue to travel fairly freely since it offered 6 monthly injections. I had no issues with it and hardly any discomfort as it was injected into my buttock. 

The COVID pandemic found me in the Caribbean where I have stayed since Christmas.  We have very low rates of infection and our borders have remained closed. Decapeptyl was not available on the tiny island where I have a home but Zoladex 10.8 was available on a nearby island. My oncology consultant in Southampton said that will work equally well but because I worry he suggested I have a testosterone test before the Decapeptyl ceased to be effective and again after 3 months of Zoladex. Both readings were incredibly low and hardly registered so that put my mind at rest or as at rest as it can be with this lousy condition! One thing: I have found the injection of the Zoladex pellet in my tummy far more painful that the painless injection of Decapeptyl into my butt.  Having said that, our local Russian trained surgeon, who is also a good friend, does the Zoladex for me and I think he gets a sadistic pleasure from hurting me whilst laughing and telling me I am a softee!