Pharmacological Therapy for Vasomotor Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors

Authors

Lindsay P. Bonnett, Reading Hospital
Xuezhi Jiang, Reading Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Departments of ObGyn, Philadelphia, PA
Peter F Schnatz, Reading Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2017

Abstract

A 48-year-old female presents to the office complaining of bothersome hot flashes and difficulty sleeping. Her past medical history is significant for an estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer treated surgically 6 months ago. She is currently on tamoxifen for endocrine therapy. Her last menstrual period was 4 months ago, and over the past 4 months, she has experienced moderate hot flashes and trouble sleeping due to night sweats. In addition, she has difficulty concentrating at work due to sudden and frequent hot flashes, which has impaired her work performance. She notes that her symptoms have not been relieved with lifestyle changes and nonprescription approaches.

Publication Title

Essentials of Menopause Management: A Case-Based Approach

First Page

285

Last Page

302

Comments

Springer International Publishing
ISBN: 978-3-319-42449-1

Recommended Citation

Bonnett, L. P., Jiang, X., & Schnatz, P. (2017). Pharmacological Therapy for Vasomotor Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors. Essentials of Menopause Management: A Case-Based Approach, 285-302. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.towerhealth.org/gme_ob_gyn_res_read/19