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nash Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1197 |
May 14, 2008 11:26 am
nash wrote:
Hi, Amy. I don't know much about fertility issues or how to find a fertility doc, but I didn't want your post to go unanswered. One thing I do know is that one is not supposed to get pregnant while on tamoxifen, so that's an issue to consider. And like you said, the gyn onc and reg onc are going to focused on ovarian suppression. So it's a tough issue--on one hand it would be great to be able to get pregnant, but on the other hand it might not be medically feasible or advisable. I don't know. It's worth a frank discussion with your oncs first, I think, then a discussion with either a high risk ob/gyn or a fertility specialist. It's interesting that you got your period back--I'm turning 40 next month, and haven't had a period since middle of chemo in October. My estradiol was 12 in January, but the onc put me on tamoxifen anyhow. I'll be interested if my cycle comes roaring back as well. Good luck to you! Dx June 2007, age 38, Stage IIa 2.7 cm pleomorphic ILC, ER+/PR+ HER2-, CAFx6, rads, tamox
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LorenaB Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 538 |
May 14, 2008 04:45 pm, edited May 14, 2008 04:46 PM
by LorenaB
LorenaB wrote:
Amya, my oncologist referred me to a fertility specialist early on, just so I could find out about my options. I was told that I didn't have any -- that Tamoxifen would put me into an early menopause (I'm 41) and that would be it. Then my oncologist told me that wasn't the case necessarily ... so I'm not sure what is going to happen, or who to believe. In anyy case, I have a 7 year old son and I'm in the midst of a divorce, so I've come to terms with the fact that I won't have any more children biologically (I may adopt down the road and/or end up with stepkids). But that's just me... in your case I'd say you should check out some of the good hospitals in your area and find out if they have a fertility clinic. Or ask your oncologist for a recommendation. Gather all the information you can before you close that door! Dx 12/20/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 1/11 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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chemo072 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 730 |
May 30, 2008 01:20 pm, edited Jun 7, 2008 12:36 PM
by chemo072
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