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Gerri · 04-25-2008, 07:31 PM

I just got back from seeing my onc and really hope I can get some feedback from some of you. I have been taking Tamoxifen for almost two years now (the beginning of May) and have been getting my levels tested every three months to check my menopausal status. Well, the latest results are in and the numbers have finally changed but are a bit confusing: Estradiol 1.2 (Postmenopausal), LH 16.4 (Postmenopausal), FSH 15.3 (Not Postmenopausal). So, with 2 out of 3, am I in menopause or not? My onc put a call in to the endocrinologist but is waiting to hear back. She thinks that the FSH level is the most important one but wanted to get the endo's opinion. I really want to switch to an AI so will probably get the injections if needed to give me that final push. When I do switch to an AI I am considering going with Femara. My onc says that it probably doesn't matter but she suggests Arimidex based on past studies. I based my choice on the new info out on Femara. Any ideas on this?

I would really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions anyone has to offer.

All my best,

04-25-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	postmenopausal???? I just got back from seeing my onc and really hope I can get some feedback from some of you. I have been taking Tamoxifen for almost two years now (the beginning of May) and have been getting my levels tested every three months to check my menopausal status. Well, the latest results are in and the numbers have finally changed but are a bit confusing: Estradiol 1.2 (Postmenopausal), LH 16.4 (Postmenopausal), FSH 15.3 (Not Postmenopausal). So, with 2 out of 3, am I in menopause or not? My onc put a call in to the endocrinologist but is waiting to hear back. She thinks that the FSH level is the most important one but wanted to get the endo's opinion. I really want to switch to an AI so will probably get the injections if needed to give me that final push. When I do switch to an AI I am considering going with Femara. My onc says that it probably doesn't matter but she suggests Arimidex based on past studies. I based my choice on the new info out on Femara. Any ideas on this? I would really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions anyone has to offer. All my best, __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault Last edited by Gerri; 04-26-2008 at 01:13 PM..