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Anyone Have There Ovaries Removed After Being On Zolodex Shot For One Year?

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Are the side effects the same or worse, wondering schedule to have mine removed on July

June 20, 2024
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Yes, some people may choose to have their ovaries removed after being on Zoladex (goserelin) shots for a year. Zoladex is used to suppress ovarian function and reduce estrogen production, which can help in treating hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Removing the ovaries (oophorectomy) is a more permanent solution to Show Full Answer

Yes, some people may choose to have their ovaries removed after being on Zoladex (goserelin) shots for a year. Zoladex is used to suppress ovarian function and reduce estrogen production, which can help in treating hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Removing the ovaries (oophorectomy) is a more permanent solution to stop estrogen production and can be considered after or instead of ongoing Zoladex treatment. Always discuss such decisions with your cancer care team to understand the benefits and risks.

June 20, 2024

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