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Hormone Therapy
Hello everyone
I haven't visited here for a while. I've completed chemo, radio and passed my 12 mth anniversary of diagnosis on Christmas Eve. My hair is growing back nicely. I still have 6 more herceptin treatments to go and next week I have my 12 mth post surgery checkup and mammogram. Tbh i'm feeling a little anxious about that but generally feeling pretty good. I also started on hormone therapy, Femara, 7 weeks ago.
I am having a few issues with the following, any feedback or advice would be grateful.
-cant shift any weight gain , put on 12kgs in 12 mths! My oncologist dismisses my concerns saying that I now weigh the same as her!
- I've started a new relationship and am having trouble with vaginal dryness, pain and some bleeding during sex. I'm using Replens 3 x week plus tonnes of lube. GP not very helpful. Got info from Dr Google. The bleeding stops next day I thinks its from hormonal changes and skin thinning.
Thanks
Cassie B
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Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
Thanks for all the great feedback ladies. I've been using the Vit E capsules for 5 days now and doesn't seem to be making much difference. So frustrating as that's another $20 wasted! The Yes sounds good i'll have a look at that and join LLL.
I felt a bit silly posting about issues around sex but don't feel so bad now!
Cassie B
As always you have some great advice. Have requested membership of the LLL group and look forward to understanding / discussing ways that may help to overcome some of these issues. BTW: I was aware of the group but was kind of hoping things would improve over time - not a great strategy!)
Jane x
- The whole subject of sex, desire and the physical stuff that gets in the way of intimacy is an area we found poorly addressed in the medical system. That's why Pam and I started the LLL group so we could experiment with stuff that worked (and doesn't ) and discuss it all away from the main forum. Love Julie
