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LeneNatt
11 years agoMember
Decision to stop Tamoxifen use Ovestrin or use both
Well here goes, I had a mastectomy in Jan 2012 & my cancer was uestrogen positive. I've been on Tamoxifen since Feb 2012 and only in the last 6mths have things gotten worse in the sex department.(I m...
suzieq
11 years agoMember
Hi, my cancer was 99% estrogen; 70% progesteron. So, of course have to be on hormone therapy (Aramatose Inhibitors) or Tamoxifen for 5 years. However, I tried them all and had I continued I would have ended up with serioous mental health issues and a total crazy kook! (I think the drugs built up in my system) which is why I had such terrible side effects after about six weeks.
Physical problems such as constant and persistent urinary tract infections, bloating, vaginal atrophy being the worse etc. I asked various GPs and Specialists and they ALL said "NO" to topical estrogen based creams for the vagina. In the end I made the decision to cease all of these drugs and take my chances by being happy and healthy. It is a risk but a risk I decided to take. I realise my chances of getting secondary breast cancer is increased but I believed quality of life, for me, is more important . It is a personal decision that cannot be taken lightly. I am 3 years post surgery and physically and mentally fantastic. Post drugs I was left with vaginal atrophy, low sex drive, dryness etc. There is a new treatment I have just posted about. I would absolutely advise this against any estrogen creams. I have appointment with my Gynechologist who uses this treatment. For me, it is a "no brainer". Good luck. Here is link:
https://cosmeticsurgeryforwomen.com.au/monalisa-touch
SuzieQ