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Anti hormone therapy, Anastrozole, sexual function
I am 66 and was diagnosed with early breast cancer, estrogen
positive, in June and have had breast conservation surgery and completed 16
treatments of radiation last week. On Monday I have to see my ...
I haven't had a high sex drive since natural menopause but notice it is better on holidays etc so work pressure and endless household chores is definitely the passion killer in my life. I'm on letrozole and although initially I had joint stiffness it has pretty much resolved. Hot flushes and sexual desire didn't change to what itcwas post menopause . Dryness was an issue immediately post chemo but is back to the dryness I've had since menopause which needs some assistance with lovemaking.
My cholesterol has definitely gone up so we are watching that. Bone density is being closely monitored also as I had a huge drop after menopause but my first year on letrozole has shown normal loss....so far.
My cholesterol has definitely gone up so we are watching that. Bone density is being closely monitored also as I had a huge drop after menopause but my first year on letrozole has shown normal loss....so far.