Management of Hormone Deprivation Symptoms After Cancer

Stephanie S. Faubion, Charles L. Loprinzi, Kathryn J. Ruddy

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Abstract

Cancer survivors often experience symptoms related to hormone deprivation, including vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary symptoms, and sexual health concerns. These symptoms can occur due to natural menopause in midlife women, or they can be brought on by oncologic therapies in younger women or men. We searched PubMed for English-language studies from January 1990 through January 2016 to identify relevant articles on the management of hormone deprivation symptoms, including vasomotor, genitourinary, and sexual symptoms in patients with cancer. The search terms used included hormone deprivation, vasomotor symptoms, hot flash, vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, and breast cancer. This manuscript provides a comprehensive description of data supporting the treatment of symptoms associated with hormone deprivation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1133-1146
Number of pages14
JournalMayo Clinic proceedings
Volume91
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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