Hi,
Just went to fertility clinic today to gather information.
They were going to do a scan there and then to check if I have endometriosis and how my overies / eggs were but it was too much to cope with, I couldn't do it.
These things make me feel tense, anxiety.
Had my surgery 12 Jan , removed lump.
I'm 36 soon to be 37 ,so was discussing all types of fertility options.
Eggs preservation first route that leads to IVF, think was their go to.
I have to have a long think if I want to overwhelm my body with hormones.
I'm estrogen 7/8 and progesterone 4/8.
Had to come off my contraception pill as it was safe to continue taking it.
Not sure what on earth doing still waiting for my chemo test to see if I need it , still no idea what hormone tablets I'm having. Was told it would be 10 years.
Hi, so sorry you are having to go through this, it's a lot to take in and process. I hope you have good support around you as you navigate through these decisions. Best wishes
Hi Etna, sorry to read your situation, have you found out yet what hormone tablets you ate having?
I had surgery in December gor a 10x6mm dcis and then lymph removal in January, currently on day 7 of 10 radiotherapy and then a recommended 5-10 year of tamoxifen. I'm 43 and wanted to have a child so this is a real blow. I'm going to book appointment at fertility clinic to see options but at moment I think surrogacy which isn't an easy or cheap route or adoption but again I don't know how easy that will be when you have had cancer. It's a horrible situation to be in and so much extra stress which isn't good for us.
Good luck with your journey I hope it works out x
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