Do periods return after FEC ?

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I had chemo in feb 08 just wondering if anyone’s periods returned after fec, i was 41 at start of treatment,

Are there blood tests you can have to check if you can concieve? this is something i want to avoid!

Thanks
Sarah66

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Hi,

Difficult question…I was 44 at the start of treatment in Feb 06 and had one period after my first dose of FEC and that was it. A year later they still hadn’t come back so I was given a blood test that checks FSH levels. That’s Follicle Stimulating Hormone …this indicates if you are post menapausal or not.

I was, and was switched from Tamoxifen to Arimidex. Hope this helps.

Sheana x

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Hi,

I was 40 (only just!) at the start of my FEC chemo in Jan 08. My last chemo was May 08 and i had a period two weeks ago. Waiting to see if they are back for good!.

Judith.

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Hi

Started FEC (3) in April and had normal periods until I started TAX (3) in June. Haven’t had a period since (age 41) and onc says probably won’t come back.

Anita

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started FEC in Jan 08

had very big period Feb/March

then nothing

then had Tax - still nothing

however - did notice a “moody” pattern and amay haave ben hormonal - but without the periods …

then had radiothrapy (almost finished 33 sessions)

now periods trying to come back - I’ve had 3 mini-ones in 3 weeks … all up the creek!

love FB xx

good luck! i always thought I’d miss them but I LOVED not having them!

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I was 45 when I started FEC in November 2006. I had my last period the week after I had my lymph nodes taken out in the October and have not had a period since. I was confirmed as post menopausal a year ago. Everything just seemed to stop overnight, no real evidence of hot flushes or anything.

I was told by the Surgeon before I started FEC that chemo would make me menopausal. I had been perimenopausal for about 3 years and was having a lot of period problems so I was glad not to have them tbh. I’m now on topical oestrogen for vaginal dryness and my libido has come back; I’ve also stopped being short tempered on it, have better concentration and sleep soundly.

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Hi Sarah,

My periods stopped just after my 5th Fec ( I was 39). I didnt have one for 8 months. I was on Tamoxifen and getting hot flushes etc. I asked my Onc if I could still get pregnant and she said that very possibly. I therefore sent my husband for a vasectomy as we have 2 kids.

I have since had 3 very normal periods exactly 28 days apart and my hot flushes have stopped. I,d rather keep my periods thank you very much.

Lots of love Andrea xx