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Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 28 5:47pm | Replies (37)
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@auntieoakley

I am going to assume the last questions here are for me. Either way, I will answer 😂.
It would be pretty hard to distinguish the side effects from the oopherectomy and the tamoxifen. I instantly started with the hot flashes and the night sweats. That are definitely less but still there today. I do believe I have aged considerably faster than my peers. I did get a little joint stiffness and pain with Anastrazole but walking really helped.
I do not regret this decision, even for a minute. I know this is a tough decision, there are future considerations, but they will be the same with endocrine therapy only.
Do you have family or a life partner to talk about this?

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Rom828 | @jgallagher04921 | Jun 22, 2023

Thank you for responding! I made a decision and feel good about it. ..
I will be having my ovaries out in Aug, but had Lupron shot last week and will next month prior to the surgery. I will be starting Tamoxifen next week.

Many factors why I decided to have ovaries out ( wont have to worry about ovarian cancer, surgery is more 1 and done, cost wont continue for years,etc) but have to say really looking forward to the " benefit" of birth control since I can't take anything else. My husband and I just had our 20th wedding anniversary, but we will need a "real" celebration in a few months.

I read about all you strong women out there who overcome all these symptoms so you are all giving me hope that I can do it too!

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