
Does Tamoxifen Lead To Endometrial Hypertrophy?

Question: Hi I have been on tamoxifen since Nov 2014 for sclerosis mesenteritis I have been postmenopausal for two years this XXXXXXX on May 2 I started bleeding and cramping saw NP did biopsy and transnational ultrasound showed 7mm endometrial and polyp had D and C hysterscope a week ago everything came back normal . Now wondering if this will happen again because of the tamoxifen
Brief Answer:
Tamoxifen might cause it again
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Tamoxifen leads to endometrial hypertrophy. Hence you had this growth and polyp.
You guessed it right. This might happen again as you are on tamoxifen.
Let me know if you need any more information.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
Tamoxifen might cause it again
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Tamoxifen leads to endometrial hypertrophy. Hence you had this growth and polyp.
You guessed it right. This might happen again as you are on tamoxifen.
Let me know if you need any more information.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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