How do you approach use of tamoxifen in premenopausal patients who developed ovarian cysts while on therapy?

Topics: Breast Cancer • Medical Oncology • HR+

For example- do you have experience using a LHRH agonist along with tamoxifen?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

Tamoxifen is a potent inducer of ovarian function, which can lead to ovarian cysts and hyperestrogenism in premenopausal women. Although ovarian cysts may cause complications and be revealed as malignancy, the majority of tamoxifen induced ovarian cysts are benign and can be observed without surgica...

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Medical Oncologist at Ventura County Medical Center
Got it, thank you so much for your helpful insight...

Medical Oncologist at University of North Carolina
Super thoughtful answer, @Yara Abdou!

Medical Oncologist at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Thank you 😊

Medical Oncologist at NYU Langone Medical Center
Nicely explained.

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