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Raquel · 12-20-2011, 06:36 PM

My onc talked to me about shutting my ovaries down and putting me on arimadex. Another dr suggested tamoxifen . I've been on tamoxifen in the past and thought it was horrible, hot flashes mood swings etc! I know women on arimadex experience joint pain too. Has anyone tried both and which one was less awful ? I'm pre menopausal so my oly choice is tamoxifen unless I shit down my ovaries. Any input is appreciated!

12-20-2011, 06:36 PM	#1
Raquel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 34	Which hormonal therapy has least side effects? My onc talked to me about shutting my ovaries down and putting me on arimadex. Another dr suggested tamoxifen . I've been on tamoxifen in the past and thought it was horrible, hot flashes mood swings etc! I know women on arimadex experience joint pain too. Has anyone tried both and which one was less awful ? I'm pre menopausal so my oly choice is tamoxifen unless I shit down my ovaries. Any input is appreciated!