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How to treat vaginal atrophy following breast cancer treatment?
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Vaginal lubricants: I recommend you work with your oncologist and gynecologist for recommendations. You may need a vaginal cream or lubricant to help. A preparation with a low dose of estrogen may be helpful, but again please work with your gynecologist and breast cancer team for optimal results.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Check with your gyn: There are several options. If you are 39 and your periods resume after chemotherapy, the problem may take care of itself. But if postmenopausal (either by age, surgery, or post-chemo) this can be a significant problem. The gyn have several things to try. In severe cases, I have allowed the use of vaginal estrogen creams, although that is debatable and should be coordinated with the oncology team.
Answered 11/23/2016
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