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Jean · 02-02-2009, 06:57 PM

Hi Maria,
While tamoxifen does not induce menopause most women continue having periods, but it is important to report irregular periods or bloody vaginal discharge to your doctor.

I remember reading about a study that women under the age of 35 who had chemo had a higher rate of having their cycle return about 6 months after chemo and that women on tamoxifen were just as likely to be menstrauating as those not on tamoxifen.

Hope this helps.
Regards,
Jean

02-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Hi Maria, While tamoxifen does not induce menopause most women continue having periods, but it is important to report irregular periods or bloody vaginal discharge to your doctor. I remember reading about a study that women under the age of 35 who had chemo had a higher rate of having their cycle return about 6 months after chemo and that women on tamoxifen were just as likely to be menstrauating as those not on tamoxifen. Hope this helps. Regards, Jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006