WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2002: Re: tamoxifan and andenomyosis

Re: tamoxifan and andenomyosis

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 08:56:49 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, audrey wrote: >
>I had a full hysterectomy last week,after my procedure to remove just my
>ovaries was cancelleed.I had been switched to arimidex after if was
>suggested that the cysts I had were caused by my tamoxifan.At the last
>minute it was discovered I had adenomyosis.Now I have been reading that
>tamoxifan also could have been the cause of the adenomyosis--therefore
>the reason I had to have a hysterectomy--would like to know how many
>others are in the same boat-and what I can expect in the future
>
>--
>afox41@aol.com
>

Audrey

Adenomyosis is a condition where the glands that line the inner protion of the uterus (endometrium) get displaced into the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). I do not believe tamoxifen can cause this condition, but it can certainly make it worse as it will stimulate those glands that have been displaced there.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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