Mirena coil and estrogen positive breast cancer

Hi c22 welcome to the forum. Im not sure if my response is going to be of much use as I was post menopausal when I had oestrogen positive breast cancer. Fast forward 5 years and I now have a mirena coil inserted delivering progesterone only for post menopausal bleeding. I know they checked with the breast team before insertion..is it worth having a chat to see what type of mirena you have in and could this be changed based on your pathology results? X

Hi c22

I had my mirena coil taken out before my lumpectomy and fingers crossed I have had no adverse effects from the removal yet and I stopped the HRT. Just go with what right feels for you unless they say it is absolutely necessary for your surgery, treatment or recovery. 

Thinking of you x

Hi , I have a mirena coil and my oncologist said it was ok to keep mine , not due to have it removed or changed for 2 years . I’m just started radiotherapy yesterday (5 sessions ) and start tamoxifen on Wednesday . I really didn’t want coil out as I’ve not bled for 17 years so didn’t want to start bleeding again at this age , but I suppose it’s a waiting game to see how I get on on these tablets too . all the very best and take it easy after op and do the exercises they give you they help so much xx 

thanks so much for the replies

yes currently very pleased to still have it in. Could do without big periods on top of everything else 

has operation yesterday so far totally fine. Very early days and guess I still have local in! But really fine so far.

oddly no one seems to know (or care!) of my tumour is progesterone sensitive. I’ll have to ask oncologist who I have not yet seen (only surgeon)  

reallt hope the meds go well for you - oddly I think that’s the bit I most worry about. Other things are all quite short term you know??

Question - did at any point anyone test any of you guys for where you are at menopause wise? I’ve no idea but I think I’d like to know pre going on meds?

Mmmmm few typos there - let’s blame the excellent pain killers!