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RedRose77
Member
9 days ago

Tamoxifen + irregular periods.

Hi all,

wondering if any has advice/having a similar experience. I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 2.5 years now and also in perimenopause. Since I’ve started Tamoxifen, periods have been extremely irregular (at least 5 months between a period), and when I do get my period it is so heavy, I can barely leave the house. I have been to my GP and he suggested I take Tranexamic acid to try and reduce the bleeding but that doesn’t seem to be having much effect. He has suggested I could have a mirena inserted, but need to check with oncologist (had lobular invasive carcinoma - ER positive).

hoping someone else may have had a similar experience. 

thanks xx

 

p.s have already been checked for endo + fibroids.

lobular-carcinoma

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  • Katie46's avatar
    Katie46
    Member
    3 hours ago

    I am not on tamoxifen, but did have a mirena when I was diagnosed. My oncologist and surgeon both wanted me to get it removed, so it may not be an option your oncologist will agree with, hopefully they can suggest something else.

    Katie