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Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?
I have developed severe atrophy 25 years after estrogen receptive breast cancer. Did chemo, radiation and 5 years of Tamoxifen. I was always told NO estrogen. I am experiencing extreme pain and bleeding so sexual intimacy is impossible. I also have been diagnosed with Lichen sclerosus. I am 65 years old. My gyno has prescribed Estradiol vaginal cream 0.01%. I am told the new view and trials say is it is safe for breast cancer survivors. Anyone been down this route or had their gynecologist say this? I really want to try this for quality of life with my husband but I am also very scared.
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Thank you so much for the information! I will look into it further.
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Thank you for post, I could of written, same situation. I have tried various over the counter products without success. I have gyn appt coming up and definitely going to ask about Estradiol vaginal cream.
Please let me know what she says.thanks
Thank you for that info! That does make me feel better. Did you start off with more at first? My gyno wants me to start with once a day for a week. Then go down to once a week. You saying once every two weeks sounds good.
I tend to try the lowest dose first, and if necessary, then work my way up from there. That practice has served me well. I do that with all meds.
I started with 1/2 gram every 2 weeks, and that has worked fine for me.
My atrophy was SEVERE. Constant pelvic pain.
The other treatment worth looking into is the “ Mona Lisa”. ( mild intravaginal laser treatment)
My oncologist recommended it and I had it done, 7 years ago.
Results lasted for about 3-4 years. 🤷♀️ but everyone is different .
All the best 🙏🏻
Yes I also like to try lowest dose with all things. My gyno also suggested the Mona Lisa. I am thinking of trying that also. Do you take the Estradiol at the same time you did the Mona Lisa or after the 4or 4 years were up? How many Mona Lisa treatments did you have? Thank you for your information.
I was afraid to use any estrogen-based products following my lumpectomy. My urologist recommended applying a pea-sized amount of Kirkland Organic Virgin Coconut Oil to my vagina several times a day as well as taking 6 Desert Harvest Aloe Vera capsules daily . That was several years ago. Since then I have modified both: I apply coconut oil each morning and take just 2 aloe vera capsules daily. I have no vaginal discomfort and haven’t even had a hint of a pink stain since that time. These products are game-changers
I started out trying coconut oil but Altho it felt better it did not help me with the atrophy on the inside. I was still not able to have intimacy without pain and bleeding. That is why the Estradiol was brought up to me by my gyno along with the Mona Lisa. I know everyone is different tho. So glad it’s working for you.
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1 ReactionAltho I have not tried the aloe vera capsules. I will look into that. Thanks again!
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The Mona Lisa treatment was done in 2 sessions. I did not need the Estradiol after the Mona Lisa treatment. For those 3 + years I was fine. The initial effects gradually wear off.
Something new…. Look into ““Tamoxifen Vaginal Suppositories”. Google it.
Manufactured by Dare-VVA1
( Daré Bioscience). It is a soft gelatin capsule containing tamoxifen to treat vulvovaginal atrophy without hormones. I have not been able to find a pharmacy that carries it. I don’t think it’s out on the market yet.
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