For some women, menopausal symptoms can be severe and can have a significant impact on their lifestyle.
Your decision about whether to use a treatment for menopausal symptoms will depend on the severity of your symptoms and the potential effect of treatment on your risk of breast cancer coming back.
Relatively few studies have looked at how menopausal symptoms can be treated safely after breast cancer. This section provides an overview of the common medical treatments used in managing menopausal symptoms, and discusses what is known about their use in women after breast cancer.
Talk to your oncologist or your GP about your options before making a decision. You may also find it helpful to talk to a menopause specialist about the treatments that are safe and effective for you.