Abstract

Tamoxifen and raloxifene belong to a group of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Their features and therapeutic effects depend on tissue and hormonal environment in which they are acting. Advantages resulting from selectivity are used in treatment and prevention of breast cancer and osteoporosis. However, side effects of these therapies should not be neglected. The most common negative symptoms of SERMs treatment are endometrial hyperplasia and cancer, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal atrophy, dyspareunia.

Details

Title
Side effects of tamoxifen and raloxifene therapy
Author
Sobstyl, Malgorzata; Tkaczuk-Wlach, Joanna; Sobstyl, Jacek; Jakiel, Grzegorz
First page
250
Publication year
2012
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Termedia Publishing House
ISSN
16438876
e-ISSN
22990038
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Polish; English
ProQuest document ID
1237577048
Copyright
Copyright Termedia Publishing House 2012