Question regarding ovaries while on Zoladex

JeDe21

Hello,

I was diagnosed with Breast cancer a few years ago, at the age of 29. After genetic testing, it was discovered that I have the BRCA 1 mutation, so a double mastectomy and chemo were completed. Then, I was put on Tamoxifen for what was supposed to be 5 years.

A year and a half ago, my oncologist did a hormone test and it was obvious that the Tamoxifen was not working. I had estrogen positive cancer, so he switched me over to the Zoladex monthly injection. He said it would pit me in a "temporary menopause". That seemed to do the trick. My estrogen levels are now lower than a prepubescent male.

Ever since my diagnosis, I have discussed potential future children with both, my oncologist and gynecologist. The plan was after 3 years, to take a break from the meds and attempt to get pregnant (unfortunately I also need fertility treatments). Of coarse, I was warned that it may not be possible because chemo could have ruined the health of my ovaries. When I've talked with my oncologist about this, he wouldn't really give a good answer on if it was safe. He has offered to refer me to a fertility specialist to discuss instead.

I have read multiple articles and still hesitate in making the decision if i want to risk the cancer coming back in order to have another child. I had 1 a year before the cancer so it makes me nervous.

Does anyone know if tests can be done to check the health of my ovaries while on Zoladex, or if I have to stop the injections for a couple months first? I have been driving myself crazy trying to make a decision that I guess I need to find out if it's even a possibility first.

Thank you for listening to my rambling. These things aren't easy to talk about with people who have no been in this situation.

Melissa919

Hey there, I don’t really have any advice to be honest. I do know you have to stop medicine/shots months before trying. I was dx age 27 with stage 3, I did have a son when I was younger, he is 12 now. I’m on hormone blockers and Lupron injections and I’m gonna be 31 this year and I have always wanted a big family... the decision is so hard to make. Do you take the risk? What is the risk? My doctor doesn’t want me to take a break.

Thinking of you and I do understand. It is so har