Tamoxifen Treatment and medically induced menopause

Irish_Girl
Irish_Girl Member Posts: 9
in Breast Cancer #1
Hello I am a 7 year survivor and I am struggling with menopause symptom's that scare me. I am experiencing allot of anger forgetfulness and rage I am finding hard to control. I have been through therapy and counseling but I feel that they do not understand me like someone that has had the same experience as I... any advice?

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  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #2
    No Experience of That Sort
    I wish I could help.

    I did take Tamoxifen which did induced me into a chemical menopause. My only problems with tamo was that it did give me a thicken endometrium which eventually led to bleeding (polyps) and a D&C. Minor hot flashes. No depression or anything like you describe. I used tamoxifen for 4 years until a recurrence.

    Hoping someone will be able to help you.

    Best,

    Doris
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #3
    SIROD said:

    No Experience of That Sort
    I wish I could help.

    I did take Tamoxifen which did induced me into a chemical menopause. My only problems with tamo was that it did give me a thicken endometrium which eventually led to bleeding (polyps) and a D&C. Minor hot flashes. No depression or anything like you describe. I used tamoxifen for 4 years until a recurrence.

    Hoping someone will be able to help you.

    Best,

    Doris

    Welcome
    First of all congratulations on your 7 years great accomplishment
    Chemo put me into Chemo induced menopause. It was awful going through both simultaneously.
    I have been on various anti estrogen therapies including Tamoxifen for 3 years now sometimes I get irritated , however I do not think more than average person. Maybe support group like our board will be helpful for you. Please stay and give your help to others
    Hugs
  • Irish_Girl
    Irish_Girl Member Posts: 9
    #4
    New Flower said:

    Welcome
    First of all congratulations on your 7 years great accomplishment
    Chemo put me into Chemo induced menopause. It was awful going through both simultaneously.
    I have been on various anti estrogen therapies including Tamoxifen for 3 years now sometimes I get irritated , however I do not think more than average person. Maybe support group like our board will be helpful for you. Please stay and give your help to others
    Hugs

    Hello New Flower,
    Thank you
    Hello New Flower,
    Thank you for your kind words :) when you say "Our board" do you mean the Breast Cancer Support link?
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #5
    Irish_Girl said:

    Hello New Flower,
    Thank you
    Hello New Flower,
    Thank you for your kind words :) when you say "Our board" do you mean the Breast Cancer Support link?

    I hear ya! I asked for a med
    I hear ya! I asked for a med when I got diagnosed in my other breast. I knew what it was like the first time and I knew going through chemopause wouldnt be good. I was always someone that suffered from PMS. But now there is no relief once the period starts as there is no period. so I was getting through everything ok, when they changed my med to the generic. UH Oh, I have been a raving witch. Things that irritate me REALLY irritate me, I am so emotional right now. At first I thought it was things that have been going on around here, but then I connected the dots. so I have an appointment and will get switched to name brand only. I take a mini dose but clearly it helps. I am also on tamoxifen. Its not easy dealing with all this and we cant help how the treatment affects our emotions and chemistry. But i am determined to make every day count and if I need something to help that so be it. I find it just makes me more even and logical. So I hope this helps but you are not crazy, we all react differently.
  • supergirl13
    supergirl13 Member Posts: 7
    #6
    tamoxifen side effects
    i have only been on it for almost 4 months. just started having side effects which include thinning hair and irregular periods.
  • supergirl13
    supergirl13 Member Posts: 7
    #7
    tamoxifen side effects
    i have only been on it for almost 4 months. just started having side effects which include thinning hair and irregular periods.
  • supergirl13
    supergirl13 Member Posts: 7
    #8
    tamoxifen side effects
    i have only been on it for almost 4 months. just started having side effects which include thinning hair and irregular periods.
  • supergirl13
    supergirl13 Member Posts: 7
    #9
    tamoxifen side effects
    i have only been on it for almost 4 months. just started having side effects which include thinning hair and irregular periods.

    sorry for posting the same message multiple times. having some issues with my internet and pressed enter too many times.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #10
    Irish_Girl said:

    Hello New Flower,
    Thank you
    Hello New Flower,
    Thank you for your kind words :) when you say "Our board" do you mean the Breast Cancer Support link?

    Cancer Survivor Network
    Our board is Cancer Survivors Network
  • Charlotte12
    Charlotte12 Member Posts: 1
    #11
    supergirl13 said:

    tamoxifen side effects
    i have only been on it for almost 4 months. just started having side effects which include thinning hair and irregular periods.

    sorry for posting the same message multiple times. having some issues with my internet and pressed enter too many times.

    Tamoxifen side effects
    Hello supergirl13! I too have been on tamoxifin for a short period of time and the mood swings and irregular periods have been very challenging.

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