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Menopause Belly
I have been feeling the heaviest in my life round my belly. Thought it was all due to bloating from The tamoxifen but turns out it’s a menopause thing! https://aaptiv.com/magazine/menopause-belly
Last sentences on Kiwi Angels link - If you end up with not enough estrogen for your body to be happy, don’t worry. Your doctor will help you get back to your optimal body balance, so you can get on with your life.
Menopause is bad enough. Surviving breast cancer is a huge achievement. What if in years to come it is discovered my chemo has shortened my lifespan? Studies have shown it could be as much as 30% less.
Taking hormones to eliminate estrogen for 5 to 10 years for me was too insurmountable. I lasted almost 3 years but not any more. I want to get on with my life.
Menopause is bad enough. Surviving breast cancer is a huge achievement. What if in years to come it is discovered my chemo has shortened my lifespan? Studies have shown it could be as much as 30% less.
Taking hormones to eliminate estrogen for 5 to 10 years for me was too insurmountable. I lasted almost 3 years but not any more. I want to get on with my life.