doyoudig Forum Guru
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| | 08/23/07 - 01:01 PM  
 
   
 
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Since it is anti-estrogen, it causes Post M Symtpomsa such as vaginal dryness and hot flashed, so why is the Pt at increased risk of endometrial hyperplasia????????
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| elitoki Forum Guru

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| | 08/23/07 - 02:33 PM  
 
   
 
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Tamoxifen is selective estrogen receptor modulador(SERM) and it has agonist and antagonist effect. Tamoxifen is more agonistic in uterus than in breast so it will stimulate endometrial growth and will antagonist the breast cancer receptor.
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| new_n_lost Politically InCorrect

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| | 08/23/07 - 07:08 PM  
 
   
 
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___________________ FORUM RULES-- Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. I get enough exercise just by pushing my luck --P4U World.." The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple."
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| liliaeliz Forum Elite

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| | 08/23/07 - 07:47 PM  
 
   
 
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