spotting after chemo-induced menopause

[kap24]

Good morning,
I am 3 years removed from AC/Taxol. I have been on tamoxifen for 3 years. I recently (the last 5 days) began spotting  and am concerned b/c my bc was estrogen positive.
Should I worry?
Thanks

[kap24]

Thanks for the link and the advice. I'll give my Gyn a call as I can't think of anything I've done which would interact w/ tamox.

[bluebutterfly2222]

p.s. Here is the link to a thread about tamoxifen interactions, in case you would like to review that topic.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Breast-Cancer/Tamoxifen-Interactions/show/1085509

[bluebutterfly2222]

Hi kap24,

If I understand correctly, that you have had NO periods for 3 years, since your chemo began, I would definitely recommend that you see your GYN.

It may just be hormone fluctuations, but one possible side effect of tamoxifen is uterine cacer, so it would pay to be safe...

One other thought: have you recently started on any of the many medications that can interact with tamoxifen, and reduce its effectiveness? That could also cause a homone fluctualtion (in the wrong direction).

Best wishes..

[kap24]

Good morning Zouzi,
I am now 51. Was 47 at time of dx.
Not sure what you meant by natural history. I was regular b/f chemo but immed stopped having periods after my 1st chemo. the spotting is actually enough to warrant wearing a pantyliner. Its been going on for about 10 days now.
Thanks for your thoughts.

[zouzi]

Hi,
Depending on your age and your"natural" history, chemotherapy may cause temporary or permanent menopause.Since it has been three years from your last Chemo treatment and you have been on tamoxifen, you should see a gynecologist to be certain that this is, in fact,menstrual bleeding or maybe a gynecological problem.
Best wishes..