I had brain cancer and took chemotheraphy
both intravenously and orally. I also
had 30 very intense radiation treatments
directly to my brain. When I was 42, I
had gone through menopause. Could the
chemotheraphy and/or the radiation have
caused or contributed in any way to this?
I am 45 now and feel like I am starting
to have more hot flashes, night sweats,
and moods swings again. My husband said
he heard on the radio that some report
showed a link between chemo and premature
menopause, and that since it was
premature, the symptoms were spread out
over a longer period of time (would tend
to come and go). I was wondering if
there was anything to this report.
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PattyV
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Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 10-29-04 19:15pm
Yes,chemo and radiation can cause
menopause.Sometimes you do resume your
periods,but not always.I'm surprised your
oncologist did not tell you about this.I
hope you are doing well now and are in
remission.Patty
