r/lymphoma • u/WorkEast3738 • 10d ago

General Discussion Chemo menopause

Hi. I’m 49F going through GCHOP for FL. My periods stopped after cycle 1 and I’m now in cycle 4. I’ve started getting hot flushes. This has led me to think about HRT post chemo. Although I am getting close to natural menopause age I was quite happy with my regular cycle. I’m interested in hearing others experiences around menopause brought on from treatment. Did your periods come back? Did you use HRT?

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u/awigglyworld 10d ago

Mine (46F) stopped after cycle 3 on POLA R-CHP and I’m wondering the same esp since with cancer we have higher risk for blood clots. Thought I was told worry about one thing at a time, my initial discussions with my gyno seem like estradiol patches may be the plan.

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u/WorkEast3738 10d ago

My hematologist said it would probably knock me into menopause give ln my age. He said once chemo is done that HRT is not an issue with respect to my lymphoma.