Vaginal DHEA

DeRein

Hi

Well it has been almost 2 yrs. I was diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer ( intermediate stage ) I had a mastectomy and 4 lymphnodes removed 2 of them were micrometatic positve for cancer, I received 25 rounds of radiation and a prescription for Femara for the next 5 yrs. At that time I developed vaginal dryness (not to severe at that time) the Oncologist felt it was Ok for me to take Vagi fem 3 x a week but no more than that. Since then the dryness has become quite severe with almost constant irritation and pain with any type of relations. Penatrative relations are almost impossible even with lots of lube during and before. I have been seeing a gynecologist who has suggested Vaginal DHEA, In researching this it appears to be ok to take as it does not have any systemic effects on the estrogen levels.

Has anyone taken this and does it work ? It is possible that I may have to pay out of pocket for this as my insurance may not cover this ( I am still in process of inquiring if it will be covered ) My Cancer was ER positive ,Pr negative Hr positive.

Thanks

Trishyla

I used this almost three years ago. I gained almost fifteen pounds in less than three weeks. Does it work? I have no idea, as I stopped after that. I couldn't afford to gain any more weight.

Sucks, too, because it is very expensive. For me it was a complete waste of money.

Maybe others will chime in with a better experience. But I can't recommend it.

Trish

Moderators

Hi DeRein, and welcome to Breastcancer.org.

We're so sorry for the uncomfortable reasons that bring you here, but we're really glad you've found us. As you can already see, our amazing Community is made up of incredible members always willing to offer advice, information, encouragement, and support -- we're all here for you!

We're sure you'll get some other great responses soon. You may also want to post in the Sex & Relationship Matters forum for some more tips and advice.

Also, there are a few articles and a podcast on the main Breastcancer.org site that you might find helpful:

Podcast: Sexual Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

ASCO Releases Guidelines on Ways to Treat Sexual Problems in People With Cancer

FDA Approves Intrarosa for Sexual Symptoms of Menopause

We hope this helps get you started, and that you find relief soon. Welcome again and we look forward to hearing more from you!

--The Mods