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A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenville, MS

I have been off chemo for for 4 months. Still taking Herceptin. How long did it take to get a period back if at all? I'm only 28 so just curious.

February 3, 2014 (edited)
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A MyBCTeam Member

Thinking happy period thoughts for you too!

February 3, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Mine came back relatively quickly. I finished chemo in June and it was back by Aug/Sept timeframe. I will say that my cycle was a little funny during Herceptin (can't recall how... just recall that everything really got back to normal AFTER Herceptin was over).

Other ladies took longer, like 4-6 months.

Thinking happy period thoughts for you. Never thought anyone would be praying for aunt Flo to come visit... but this is one of those instances where you can't wait to see her (and hopefully feel more normal).

February 3, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member,
I am so sorry that you have had breast cancer at such a young age.
you are a very beautiful young woman and i just wanted to send you a big (((( hug)))).
I'm sorry we all got it but it just struck me you being so young!
Good luck and when tge periods start back you will probably wonder why you were missing it! :-)

February 13, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

It can take up to a year for your menstrual cycle to return. I was 23/24 (my bday was in January) when chemo ended in Feb 2013. My period returned by April 2013. However, it hasn't been perfectly regular. So it depends. If you feel especially concerned, talk to your doctor for sure.

February 4, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

I got my periods throughout my chemo. I am now 3 weeks out from tx. I'll let you know if I get it this week...(I am 29)

February 3, 2014

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