A 42-year-old woman on tamoxifen for breast cancer prevention due to strong family history presents with heavy menstrual bleeding. An ultrasound scan ...

Question

A 42-year-old woman on tamoxifen for breast cancer prevention due to strong family history presents with heavy menstrual bleeding. An ultrasound scan shows a thickened endometrium of 12mm. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Perform an endometrial biopsy

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Reassure that this is a normal side effect of tamoxifen

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Increase the dose of tamoxifen

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Start cyclical progestogens

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Offer a Mirena coil (IUS)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Tamoxifen Side Effects

A 42-year-old woman on tamoxifen for breast cancer prevention due to strong family history presents with heavy menstrual bleeding. An ultrasound scan shows a thickened endometrium of 12mm. What is the most appropriate next step?