I'm curious about this after talking to a breast cancer survivor the other day. I know that is treated totally different than rectal cancer. BUT after radiation of the pelvic area they say I will go through early menapause. I finished treatment 3 weeks ago and have only had 3 days of bleeding in the first week of radiation and that's it. I do seem to be having hot flashes a bit.. but that could just be because I feel bad.
Has anyone had to go on any type of meds or hormones because of early menapause due to pelvic radiation and chemo?
I am 42 years old so I would be approaching menapause in the next few years anyway. I was bleeding so irregularly for years before this. I am glad that has stopped. I even had surgery (endometrial oblation) to get my periods to stop or lighten up. That did very little for me.
Thanks
Anita