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To remove ovaries or not ??
Hi I got diagnosed with BC late last year aged 47 .Had lumpectomy in January this year followed by radiotherapy.Now on Tamoxifen.Had a Mirena in place for heavy periods which I had removed at the onco...
Hi @Greengirl,
I was 47 at diagnosis and after mastectomy, chemo and radiation, I went onto Tamoxifen. Chemo stopped my periods and I was told that this would most likely be a permanent menopause. But, after 18 months my periods returned very heavy and painful. I then had ovaries and tubes removed at the age of 49.
I was 47 at diagnosis and after mastectomy, chemo and radiation, I went onto Tamoxifen. Chemo stopped my periods and I was told that this would most likely be a permanent menopause. But, after 18 months my periods returned very heavy and painful. I then had ovaries and tubes removed at the age of 49.
The only issues I have had (5 years later) is bone density loss which was attributed more to changing from Tamoxifen to Femara than having ovaries removed. Vaginal atrophy also attributed to Femara.
Due to side effects of Femara my oncologist changed me back to Tamoxifen about 18 months ago. I have a better quality of life on Tamoxifen.
Everybody has a different situation but I do not regret removing the ovaries. Best wishes for your decision making.
Due to side effects of Femara my oncologist changed me back to Tamoxifen about 18 months ago. I have a better quality of life on Tamoxifen.
Everybody has a different situation but I do not regret removing the ovaries. Best wishes for your decision making.