Tamoxifen and pelvic checks
I'm wondering whether other women taking tamoxifen have any sort of pelvic check - an examination or ultrasound on a regular basis to check for uterine or endometrial changes/cancer. My oncologist has...
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Welcome to this network.I've been on Tamoxifen for 3.5 years now.I've been over menopause for about 5 years. About a year ago I took myself off Tamoxifen just for a break for a few months.Well I started spotting light blood so went to my gp who sent me for a pelvic ultrasound.My endometrium was normal thckness but it was full of cysts which apparently is normal if you are on Tamoxifen.So changes do happen but it doesn't mean it will become cancerous.If the endometrium thickens or contains polyps then they will want to do a D and C.Majority of the time it ends up being nothing so don't be alarmed.The doctors have to take every precaution when you are on this drug. My oncologist told me that spotting/discharge when you start or stop Tamoxifen is quite common. I guess they have to investigate vague abdo pains too.There seems to be different opinions in the medical profession as to whether we should have regular pelvic ultrasounds whilst on this drug.I don't know the answer but will just go with my instincts if I'm worried. Tonya xx