[19] report five functional cysts in premenopausal breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with tamoxifen
In patients with breast cancer as well as in a breast-cancer prevention study, several investigators reported the occurrence of ovarian cysts
Moreover, the incidence of functional ovarian cysts is significantly high in premenopausal tamoxifen users
We conclude that premenopausal women
Can Tamoxifen cause ovarian cysts? Yes, if you are a younger women who is still menstruating, definitely
Although
unexplained weight loss
24, 2013 -- Viv Robins became part of a clinical trial for tamoxifen, an estrogen blocker used to treat and prevent Breast cancer patients receiving tamoxifen only develop ovarian cysts if their ovaries are able to respond to FSH stimulation as shown by E2 production
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In the interval between 3 and 11 months after treatment initiation the highest incidence of tamoxifen induced ovarian cysts occur [8]
Whenever a cystic enlargement is noted, close gynecologic and
5 years but never had a pelvic US before cancer to know if they were always there
We report successful management with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist of ovarian hyperstimulation induced by tamoxifen
This is not cancerous but can be very painful Rare side effects
Transvaginal ultrasonography showed 25 cases of newly developed ovarian cysts
6%) had simple ovarian cysts
I had BC in July and started on Tamoxifen Oct 16 2007 after concluding radiation
Conclusion: Tamoxifen use in women with breast cancer causes few complications and is considered safe for female reproductive organs in case of regular gynecological examination
5, and normal germ
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The ovarian cysts can develop in tamoxifen-treated premenopausal as well as postmenopausal women with breast cancer
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