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@triciaot I am not keen on taking more medication, the side effects alone with the meds I currently take come in waves.
I took 20 mg of Tamoxifen, and only recently was able to switch to 10 mg after meeting with my oncologist. 20 mg caused daily menopause, no hot flashes, but chills, fatigue, drowsiness, moodiness. I also work and was able perform for 3-4 hrs before needing to go home.
In preparation for Christmas and NYE, I paused the Tamoxifen and stopped taking Mounjaro. My energy level was still poor, and had no desire to be intimate. Its not a perfect science.
I know tamoxifen causes loss of libido. I cannot stop Tamoxifen completely, as my onco type dx is 34. As for anti-depressants, have an alt to med, an Alpha Stim. My therapist prescribed.
Best remedy is to share with a partner and hopefully they believe you and understand. In my case, they did not believe me.