Hormones are chemical signals that help the body work well. They can also make some cancers grow faster and spread. These hormonal therapies are used to control severe uterine cancer.
- Progestin—to block the action of estrogen
- Tamoxifen—to block the action of estrogen
- Aromatase inhibitors—to block the body from making estrogen
- Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists—to lower estrogen levels by blocking the hormonal actions of the ovaries
Problems may be:
- Night sweats
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Fluid buildup
- Hunger
- Joint and muscle pain
- Depression
- Bone thinning
- Blood clots
