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Skbr
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4 years ago

Hormone Therapy advice for young women who want to have children

Hi everyone 😊  I’m seeking some advice on what hormone therapy is best for younger women who want kids in the future.  I have Grade 1 multifocal IDC+DCIS, 80% hormone positive, ER- cancer & I’m...
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JaneinMelbourne
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4 years ago
Hi @skbr 

Similar situation for me, I’m hoping to start IVF one year after my initial diagnosis. My oncologist recommended I switch to tamoxifen - knowing that it would take some time for my ovarian function to return and allowing this to occur versus shutting this down completely. My risk of recurrence is 0.5% each year - so this has been factored in to that decision. 

Hope that helps! I was upset at 2 years so know that feeling. I’ll come off for 8 weeks prior to starting IVF, pending my imaging coming back all clear xx