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Does Tamoxifen Use Cause A White Vaginal Discharge?

I'm 59 years old. Had breast cancer stage two; had lumpectomy; four rounds of chemo; and radiation 2008-2009. Doctor had to change my estrogen inhibitor med from Arimidex, after two years, due to too much joint pain. I just started taking Tamoxifen for the last three weeks, I'm noticing a white discharge; is this a side effect? I mentioned it to the doctor, but he didn't address it.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.
Yes,since tamoxifen causes hormonal changes,such effects on vaginal secretion is possible side effect. This should not worry you.

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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Oncologist,  Dr. Deepak Sundriyal's  Response
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Well, tamoxifen is not the reason for the discharge. You should consult your gynaecologist for the evalutaion of discharge. Please continue with tamoxifen. Hope you now understand. Thanks
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Does Tamoxifen Use Cause A White Vaginal Discharge?

Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer. Yes,since tamoxifen causes hormonal changes,such effects on vaginal secretion is possible side effect. This should not worry you. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.