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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

My doctor wants me to try Letrozole for stage IV endometriosis, but I’m really nervous about all the short- and long-term side effects.

Just wondering about others experience with Letrozole/aromatase inhibitors.

November 12, 2017
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Letrozole is a hormone based chemo. If you google it, it is used for certain types of breast cancer.

February 16, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

It is not a chemo drug.

February 16, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I lasted one week on letrozole. It was awful. Its a chemo drug they give for certain breast cancers. If u dont feel comfortable taking it u have the right to refuse

November 13, 2017

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