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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
tamoxifen/birth control
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tamoxifen/birth control
by vermontgirl, Mar 11, 2003 12:00AM
Hi--I was diagnosed with bc two years ago at age 50. At that time had not had any symptoms of menopause. Had lumpectomy and 4 rounds of AC. During the chemo, my periods ceased and have not returned and had horrible hot flashes. Am on tamoxifen for another 3 years. My question-since periods have not returned and considering my age, do I have to worry about birth contol?
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Mar 11, 2003 12:00AM
Dear vermontgirl, The closer you are to natural menopause the more likely that menopause caused by chemotherapy will be permanent (no return of mentrual periods). If it has been a full year since the chemotherapy without a return of your periods you are menopausal.
Member Comments (3)
by vermontgirl, Mar 11, 2003 12:00AM
Yahoo! Thankyou.
by HAPPENSTANCE, Mar 28, 2003 12:00AM
To: vermontgirl
Your question is my question. I just finished taking Tamoxifen in January for 5 years. My periods too have stopped. I suppose it is a wait and see to find out if it will return. I will be turning the big 5-0 this Nov. THE BEST TO YOU.....HAPPENSTANCE
