My periods had stopped in March
However, tamoxifen does not induce menopause itself: most women continue having periods, but are cautioned not to
In most cases, menstruation returns naturally eight months to two years after chemotherapy stops
For individuals taking
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After five years of tamoxifen therapy, extending treatment for another five years of tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor reduces the risk of late
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No periods as yet but are starting to feel hormonal again, so think they are on their way back
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My periods started back up after about two years of tamoxifen and I was still on it
This can happen after two to three years of taking tamoxifen, or after you have taken tamoxifen for five years
It's amazing no data is out there for my age group so I will keep a journal so I can help some else
Could someone please reassure me that it will grow back or I am stopping this tablet right now
Periods after 2 years on Tamoxifen
Why Do People Take a Break From Tamoxifen? One survey of 32 women found that those who stopped taking their hormone therapy usually did so one to two years after it was prescribed
Findings Within the first two years of treatment, 42 percent of the young women stopped taking tamoxifen
For people who have estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, the recurrence rate is actually higher after five years than in the first five years
Common tamoxifen side effects may include: vaginal bleeding or discharge; hot flashes; swelling, weight gain; nausea; or
Your doctor might recommend you take tamoxifen to lower the risk of breast cancer coming back (recurring) after surgery
If yours is minimally ER/PR+, you might not need to start another hormone treatment
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Offline Rosemarry 10 months ago
The prevalence of endometriosis in reproductive-aged women is 2% to 10%, while in those who have been through menopause, the prevalence is an estimated 2
Others offer discounts depending on the dosage which can be convenient if you are a long term user
Once I started tamoxifen my periods stopped, but it still took 3+ years for my estrogen levels to come down enough to go on an AI
night sweats and hot flashes