Hi All. I was diagnosed with aggressive non-hormonal breast cancer in Jan 2005, aged 29. Had lumpectomy, followed by 6 cycles of FEC chemotherapy, then daily radiotherapy concluding in November 2005. I had Zoladex implant to temporarily shut down my ovaries, to protect my fertility during chemo. When my treatment finished, my periods came back within four weeks of the Zoladex implant wearing off, in 2005. Fast forward to December 2013, and I have been trying to conceive since having my coil taken out in Jan 2012 (implanted 2008). I am starting to wonder if the chemotherapy may have some way damaged my ovarian reserve, or the quality of my eggs. I have had an ultrasound scan of my uterus and ovaries in August 2012 and all was normal. The sonographer said a follicle on my left ovary was enlarged and about to release an egg, but no good news to date. Any advice? Does me having periods mean I am fertile? I am producing viable eggs? I have a regular cycle, average 27 days… Thanks,
Hi Chewbecca
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Hi Lucy, thank you for your reply. I am pleased to announce that I am now pregnant, following my original post below expressing my fears about chemo affecting my fertility. Well, after two years’ trying, we’re overjoyed with this news! Truly blessed to move on with this new chapter of my life, and wish to encourage others in a similar position to not give up hope. Best wishes to All, God Bless…
Congrats Chewbecca, Great news and very inspirational. All the best to you!
Thanks Fran, so happy to move on to a whole new chapter in life.