Alternative to estrogen for breast cancer patients

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jules1978
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by jules1978 on Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:17 pm

Alternative to estrogen for breast cancer patients

Hi
I've read that women are using estrogen or hrt after menopause to help with ls and fusing etc can someone please advise of an alternative for cancer patients who can't use any form of hrt
Thanks

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Dr Karen Gibbon
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by Dr Karen Gibbon on Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:41 pm

Re: Alternative to estrogen for breast cancer patients

I haven't found oestrogen alone to be helpful for LS. I think you should consider using dermovate to get your symptoms under control combined with regular emollients.
Dr Karen Gibbon
Consultant Dermatologist

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