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rosehaven
9 years agoMember
Tamoxifen and menstruation.
I feel like I'm about to get my period, been on tamoxifen 20mg about 18 days, had an implanon removed 2 days before starting tamoxifen. Period symptoms very specific, swelling, tight lower abdominals,...
Anne94
9 years agoMember
Hi @rosehaven
As you have only been on it 18 days your oestrogen levels mightn't be low enough yet.
I was started on exemestane & zolodex injections but i still had a cycle so was changed to tamoxifen.
if you do get your period- let your oncologist know.
I'm still having blood tests to check my hormone levels- still producing a small amount of oestrogen.
Kind regards
anne
As you have only been on it 18 days your oestrogen levels mightn't be low enough yet.
I was started on exemestane & zolodex injections but i still had a cycle so was changed to tamoxifen.
if you do get your period- let your oncologist know.
I'm still having blood tests to check my hormone levels- still producing a small amount of oestrogen.
Kind regards
anne