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lia · 02-18-2006, 12:50 PM

I ve been on zoladex and arimidex ( and herceptin every 3 wks ) for the last 2 months. Before that I hadnt had a period since July when I was having chemo so I was already having some hot flushes and joint aches before starting zoladex / arimidex ,which i think is either the same as, or similar to lupron. I was really worried about suddenly being even more menopausal but so far its been bearable. I do have more hot flushes and have been quite moody (!) ,but the worst has been the vaginal dryness (sorry to be so to the point.. I was trying to think of some euphemisms but gave up !) and associated problems. However Replens seems to help a bit and I ve found taking extra magnesium helps, along with my other supplements. I havent taken anything specifically to help with the menopause as they all seem to be contra- indicated with er + bc. Hope this is of some help, I meant to reply yesterday but had to relinquish the computer to my children ! I m 41 by the way.

02-18-2006, 12:50 PM	#3
lia Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: uk Posts: 33	zoladex and the menopause I ve been on zoladex and arimidex ( and herceptin every 3 wks ) for the last 2 months. Before that I hadnt had a period since July when I was having chemo so I was already having some hot flushes and joint aches before starting zoladex / arimidex ,which i think is either the same as, or similar to lupron. I was really worried about suddenly being even more menopausal but so far its been bearable. I do have more hot flushes and have been quite moody (!) ,but the worst has been the vaginal dryness (sorry to be so to the point.. I was trying to think of some euphemisms but gave up !) and associated problems. However Replens seems to help a bit and I ve found taking extra magnesium helps, along with my other supplements. I havent taken anything specifically to help with the menopause as they all seem to be contra- indicated with er + bc. Hope this is of some help, I meant to reply yesterday but had to relinquish the computer to my children ! I m 41 by the way.