WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: Dealing with menopause after breast cancer- for the docs and those with experience

Re: Dealing with menopause after breast cancer- for the docs and those with experience

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 19:55:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 26 Oct 2000, Anne wrote: >
>A friend of mine recently completed chemo and radiation after having had
>breast cancer. She is now off hormone replacement and feels terrible.
>Her questions are: What can she do to help with libido? What can help
>her sleep better and what can she do for the hot flashes. I believe her
>doc said to avoid soy products. Anyone know much about Ginko and
>helping these problems?

Right. She needs to avoid estrogen of all forms. It doesn't matter whether it comes from plants, soy, horses, or a test tube or Ginko, it is all estrogen and can stimulate estrogen receptors. Lubricants will lubricate, but they won't cause the lining of the vagina to get thick. She needs to discuss these symptoms with her Oncologist. There are things to try but they will vary from patient to patient dependong on many medical factors. After 5 years with no recurrence, some Docs are starting some of their patients back on estrogen.

RDB

She also tried K-Y for dryness and Astroglide. >This has not relieved her discomfort. Any ideas. Thank you everyone
>for your help. Anne

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