Hi,
I have oestrogen and progesterone sensitive breast cancer. Im
52 and in perimenopause / menopause .
It’s a 3 cm lump and awaiting what surgery I’m going to have based on MRI and another ultrasound.
I stopped my HRT 12 days ago ( when I was diagnosed) and suffering the full on menopause symptoms now. I haven’t had my mirena coil removed but been advised to .
im reluctant to do so and I’m wondering if I really need it removed ? My understanding is that the progesterone in the mirena coil is localised to the area it’s in.
ive also been advised ( if it’s androgen sensitive which they are currently testing ) to stop my Testosterone . This again I don’t want to do as it helps with my menopause symptoms also.
I have to consider risk v benefit and so I’m wondering what research evidence is actually available to give me some statistics so that I can make a more informed / educated decision . Im
a nurse myself.
Clare
