Im on hormonal treatment after having breast cancer....what are the chances of falling pregnant..?
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I was diagnosed in Dec. 2001, did chemo and radiation and I am now on tamoxifen and Depo Lupron shots every 3 months. Not sure about Zolodex, but Lupron shuts off your ovaries (I'm assuming Zolodex is similar?)and of course without ovulation you cannot become pregnant. This is assuming the medication is working properly. If you're wondering about your chances of conceiving after your hormone treatment, I was told that I'll have to wait and see what happens when my hormones return. Everyone's body is different and a lot depends on your reproductive health before all this began. Best of luck to you!
929423
I read a story once about a woman this happened to.  She had been unable to conceive, and then learned just after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer that she was pregnant. She refused any kind of treatment out of fear it would hurt the baby.  She was warned that she and the baby could die if she let it go that long.  But she held on.  She had a perfectly healthy baby boy, and then when she went to begin cancer treatments, it was gone!  It was as if the pregnancy had healed her.  I'm not saying this will be the case for your sister, but the body is an amazing thing.  And of course, don't leave God out of the picture- He can do anything!
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Hi. I am an oncology nurse experienced with breast cancer. Congratulate your mother on catching her breast cancer. It sounds like she caught it early. It is ok to be scared. The best way to deal with this is to find out all you can about your mom's diagnosis and what her plan of care is. Many of the treatments can have some side effects, which are normal. Your mom should find out about them and be prepared for what to expect. Half the battle of cancer is in the mind. She needs you and your dad to be concerned but also keep a positive attitude. Your mom will be tired during her treatment. You and your dad can help by doing little things like the laundry, cooking and helping around the house so she won't be stressed about that. Also many patients who get chemo like to have a friend or family member there during their transfusion. Offer to be there. Cancer is not easy but what it can do is really remind you how much you love each other. Just be there, tell your mom you love her and ask her what she needs. Also be nice to your dad. This is sometimes harder for the guys even if they don't show it. Good luck and God bless <><
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Your hormones are definitely still whacky.  You should look in your yellow pages for a doctor who deals in bio-identical hormones.  He will do saliva testing and know exactly how to get you back on track.  \n\nMy doctor has a special cream compounded for me with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.  (Except during pregnancy when it's progesterone only.)  Getting my hormones balanced has been incredibly helpful.
866751
I think you should go to your doctor and ask her or him these questions.\nNot everyone reacts the same to hormones; so I think it's a bit risky to ask this question here...
804010
I have taken provera many times, since I have PCOS as well.  I also went on clomid to get pregnant and was successful.  I now have a beautiful 10 month old baby boy.  When I wanted to get pregnant, my OB placed me on Provera to get my cycle and on the 3rd day of the cycle I started clomid.  After I finished clomid for five days, then I had to take estrogen pills (I guess to enhance ovulation).  I was told by a previous OB that I would never have children due to my PCOS and not getting my period.  It is okay to take Provera monthly if you are trying to conceive.  It will not due damage to your body.   Keep trying the regime that your OB prescribe.  Remember it can take several tries before you get pregnant, so I would hold off on seeing a specialist.  Give your self a chance.  Even women who get their cycles on a "normal" schedule can take then a year to conceive.
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Its probably safe, assuming everything is resolved, however I would ask your oncologist to be sure. There are too many variables for this to be a general question. I promise you it won't be anything your doctor hasnt heard before,so don't be embaressed to ask!
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Tamoxifen causes all kinds of side effects--weight gain, painful joints, etc., etc.  I'm at the 4 year mark (had the same surgery you did), I quit the tamoxifen after 1 year--I'll take my chances with recurrence as opposed to feeling like crap!! Plus  in the reasearch I did I found that Tamoxifen increases your chances of uterine and liver cancer.  I could live to regret this in time (or not live to regret it) but I'm not taking that crap!!
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It all depends.  Yes, theoretically, she could carry the baby to term and it could very well be born healthy.  Also, pregnant breast cancer patients can receive chemotherapy after the first trimester, safely.  So, if she was eating well, and didn't have any co-morbid factors (like blood clots, for instance) it's very possible for her to have a healthy baby.  If she has 18 months to live, she has to be in reasonably good health, no liver or kidney failure, etc.  If I had more details about this situation I could answer more specifically.
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Remember that the most important part of any breast cancer treatment (in terms of cure) is the surgery itself (as long as it is not known to be outside the breast or axilla), which this person already had.\n\nWhether or not the person will get cancer again depends on what type it was, how big it was, and whether it was in the lymph nodes.  If it was small (less than 1 cm), not in the lymph nodes, and hormone receptor positive, chances are relatively ow it would come back even if she did nothing.\n\nWould still do radiation therapy at the very least......
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It's been a while, but I know I didn't wait that long afterwards.\n\nDo you know your risk if getting pregnant again is EXTREMELY high after giving birth?\n\nUnless you want another one in nine months be careful!
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Even a low dose of the pill makes my hormone levels weird. The last time I was on the pill my husband told me not to worry about taking it because nothing was going to happen to where I might get pregnant. Look into NFP.
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Just use the pill, i have been using it for years, never got pregnant and had no side effects.  there are side effects, things like weight gain and slightly increased risk of breast cancer.  So many woman use it and have no problems.  the nurse will monitor you whilst you are on it, like checking your blood pressure and ask questions to check that it is right for you.
660194
I think you should discuss it with your doctor... There probably are estrogen pills you can take, but be aware of the consequences.
530429
ask your doc if he would put you on clomid, its a fertility drug that makes your ovaries produce more eggs, I took it to get pregnant with my first child, worked the first month too, after trying unsuccessfully for 2 years. Possible sideeffects tho, are maybe a multiple pregnancy
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I enjoy sex more often since my hysterectomy in january. Seems like I have more interest in it. Not because I can't get pregnant, but because I just feel so much better. Best thing to happen to me, Had mine Jan 2 this year.
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I don't understand, you have to use a source even if it's yourself. Anyhow, being a cancer survivor I can give you alot.\n\nThe first one would be lost of breast and self esteem, you don't feel "pretty" or normal anymore, you are constantly wondering if people think you are abnormal.\n\nAnother would be the side effects such as lymphedema, where your body swells and again it affects your outlook on yourself and esteem.\n\nAnother would your overall health.  did you have chemo or radiation that would harm you later in life? would it make you sterile?  Will you end up losing your teeth from the effects of cancer treatment?  will you get cancer again?  Cancer puts fears in you, you always wonder if it will come back.  It affects your health, you are never the same after treatment, lots of people become very prone to colds, flu's, etc.  Some women can't work anymore, they lose mobility too.