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Breast cancer and sexuality Q&As

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1. I am 42 years old. I recently had surgery for breast cancer and am being given chemotherapy. My periods have stopped, does this mean I am going through the menopause?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

2. I am taking tamoxifen after treatment for an early breast cancer. Is it safe to have a coil fitted?

last reviewed: 25.01.2006

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