May the vaginal discharge provoked by taking Tamoxifen, cause yeast infection?
Thank you, Estrella
Answers: Even though Tamoxifen is an antagonist in breast tissue it act as partial agonist on the endometrium and has be linked to endometrial cancer within some women. Therefore endometrial changes, including cancer, are among tamoxifen's side effects.
Tamoxifen is hormonal treatment. You may observe vaginal itching and a bad-smelling discharge while on hormonal therapies. That's because the withdrawal of estrogen can cause a adjustment in the "environment" of the vagina that make it more inviting to yeast. This creates an ongoing yeast infection of the vagina and vulva (including all of the areas tucked inside, such as lower than the hood of the clitoris). The infection produces a white paste or small cottage-cheese-like curds within the vaginal area.
To lower your risk of developing yeast infections, kind-heartedly rinse out your vagina and vulva on a regular basis near water. Ask your doctor if it's okay use rather bit of a VERY mild soap (like Dove).
If you have unmistakable signs of yeast infection or your doctor diagnoses yeast, then you can use a medication that help get the yeast below control. Some of these anti-yeast creams can be bought over the counter.