Breast pain on Oestrogen only HRT?
Hi, I have BRCA2, I had bilateral preventative mastectomy 11 years ago, and I had preventative oavriohysterectomy 3 months ago. I have been on oestrogen only patches since the gynaecological surg...
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A quick update for arpie and Locksley: I managed to get in touch with a doctor from the familial cancer unit where my BRCA2 was originally diagnosed. They advised that the breast pain was a side effect of the oestrogen HRT, but did seem unusually severe. They advised that I have a few days off and then start on a lower dose. They did not seem concerned about triggering cancer with the oestrogen HRT.
The few days off are heavenly : breast, arm and back pains have stopped and I feel clear headed for the first time in 3 months. (I'm aware that I may be in a blissful window before hot flushes set in🙂). I'll see how I go.
Many thanks again to you both for the support.
The few days off are heavenly : breast, arm and back pains have stopped and I feel clear headed for the first time in 3 months. (I'm aware that I may be in a blissful window before hot flushes set in🙂). I'll see how I go.
Many thanks again to you both for the support.