2006-09-15 18:51:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Tamoxifen is the only one approved for pre-menopausal women. Aromatase inhibitors like Arimidex can only be used in post-menopausal women.
2006-09-16 01:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As of now Tamoxifen is the only one for Pre Menopausal women. Only Post Menopausal have different pills to choose from.
2006-09-16 02:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by fem40_98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aromatase inhibitors are typically given to postmenopausal women to lower the amount of estrogen in their systems. GnRH-analogues (Wikipedia)
Tamoxifen is already widely used to prevent recurrence in women who have been treated for breast cancer. Many other newer hormonal agents, such as aromatase inhibitors and others, are being used after Tamoxifen is stopped, or even in place of Tamoxifen. For some women at very high risk of breast cancer, preventive use of these drugs may be appropriate. This should be discussed with a qualified physician.(MedlinePlus)
Please see the webpages for more details on Breast cancer.
2006-09-16 02:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
tamoxifen is the only one currently available for estrogen-receptor positive types of cancer.
Some women opt to have their ovaries removed and go on the aromatase inhibitors.
2006-09-16 15:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The drug Arimidex is supposed to be newer and better than the four others. It is has a slightly higher rate of survival. After reviewing the drug extensively, writing as you did on Yahoo Answers I determined the cost, side effects and percentages did not warrant the possible side effects of taking any of the hormone therapy drugs currently on the market. Good luck!
2006-09-16 03:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You cannot use an aromatase inhibitor if you are pre-menopausal. Sorry.
2006-09-16 21:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clomid
2006-09-16 03:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋