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AIs after hysterectomy?

Posted by maximummy @maximummy, 4 days ago

Hello to the Group and thank you for all the amazing information I am finding.
I am actually awaiting my diagnosis but wanted to ask if AIs are still necessary, or perhaps a reduced dosage if you have no ovaries? I have read about how progesterone helps to produce oestrogen.
I am BRCA2 positive, 70 years old.
Thank you and only the best of good luck to everybody.

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myoga | @myoga | 3 hours ago
In reply to @kissmekate48 "@myoga, seconding this. I had my ovaries/tubes removed after an ATM diagnosis (cervix, uterus was left..." + (show)
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@myoga, seconding this. I had my ovaries/tubes removed after an ATM diagnosis (cervix, uterus was left because if something goes wrong there, it's easier to notice). I asked a few times about any hormonal effect I might notice and my gyn-oncologist reassured me that my post-menopausal little almonds were not doing anything of use. 🙂 And it's true, I've noticed nothing. She also said that if she could, she'd encourage all post-menopausal women to do the same to avoid ovarian cancer. I count one less thing to worry about as a definite up-side to having genetic testing!

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I have my bilateral salpingo oophorectomy (ovaries and tubes removed) two years ago and didn’t feel much different either. I hope you’re doing fine.
I met a mother and daughter. Mother had breast cancer and tested positive for brca after. She’s doing find and in remission for quite a few years. The daughter tested negative but she had ovarian cancer later and she’s not doing so well due to late stage. So you’re right, it’s a definite up-side to genetic testing and almost a blessing when you can take measure to prevent cancer. Wish you all the best.

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