Menopause & Cancer

Side Effects of Hormone Suppression Medications

Most common side effects:

  1. Hot flashes, night sweats and excessive sweating are most common
  2. Sexual health challenges including decreased libido, vaginal dryness
  3. Fatigue that does not always improve with rest

Additional reported side effects, not everyone experiences, solutions available

  1. Pain in joints
  2. Bone density loss
  3. Weight gain
  4. Fluid retention
  5. Hair loss, skin changes—dryness or rash
  6. Mood swings and brain fog