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Can't cope today woke up with heavy bleeding after having three months off is this normal I thought it was supposed to stop

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Lainey66

I haven't started tamoxifen because of the brutal side effects. I was prescribed it after being told "It probably wont do anything but we can try"?!?!?!?! I have battled triple negative breast cancer and have always been told there is nothing for it so to be prescribed tamoxifen 'just in case' seems odd.

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Jenny1410 in reply to Lainey66

That's just it I was prescribed it due to heavy periods and my cancer is hormonal so supposed to stop how I'm feeling today

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Lainey66 in reply to Jenny1410

I am going to speak to my GP before having the prescription made up. I am not sure if I want to chance the side effects after the illness I had with neutropenia and sepsis during my chemo treatment. I don't know if I am doing the right thing, but right now it feels right. I hope it is all sorted for you soon. xx

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lovesradio in reply to Jenny1410

I had two heavy periods after I started on Tamoxifen and like you was completely bewildered as I had thought they would stop. They did after that. If not go back to your GP. Good luck. xx

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louise007

Hi , three months after i started taking the drug i had a heavy period and then nothing until six months later but i was seeing the surgeon at that time and she was not concerned . So far nothing this year . But always air on the side of caution and ask the breast care nurses / GP . I am 49 now and this cancer who-ha started when i was 48 . Every one is different so any issues you have always talk to someone . Take care and stay well

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Jenny1410

Thanks ladies

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vwel

I'm 35 and have been taking Tamoxifen for nearly two years (my cancer was 8/8 on the oestrogen scale). My periods stopped after a few chemo cycles but then returned 6 months after chemo albeit that they're really light...had hoped they wouldn't make a come back!

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Nixh

Hi I've been taking tamoxifen since February, my periods stopped after my second chemo and I haven't had one since, hopefully this won't happen to me :o, but have heard it's possible. I was 8/8 for both oestrogen and progesterone, do get cramps and other period symptoms but nothing else. If you're worried, speak to your gp or breast nurse, imagine they can help xx

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Jenny1410 in reply to Nixh

Thanks I did phone my nurse and she didn't even remember who I was after three months I'll be checking with the radiation hospital next week see if they know anything I'm not that bad to need a blood transfusion so that's a bonus xx

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Nixh in reply to Jenny1410

It's definitely the gift that keeps on giving! I gave up on ringing the breast care nurse (have had 3 one was ok the other two were pants!) I'm 43 am not sure if was on the change or no when diagnosed... my periods were a bit irregular before as well... glad you don't need a transfusion, know how horrid it is when it's heavy you don't want to even leave the house... hopefully it's a one off and you don't have any more x

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