when taking tamoxifen oral, is one of the side effects for women the inability to bleed?

Here are the listed side effects for Tamoxifen:

Tamoxifen side effects

 

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using tamoxifen and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

• chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood;

• pain or swelling in one or both legs;

• unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge;

• irregular menstrual periods;

• pain or pressure in your pelvic area;

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;

• new breast lumps; or

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious tamoxifen side effects may include:

• hot flashes, warmth or tingly feeling under your skin;

• bone, joint, or tumor pain;

• redness or skin changes;

• swelling in your hands or feet;

• vaginal itching or dryness;

• depressed mood, weakness;

• weight loss;

• nausea;

• cough, sore throat;

• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;

• headache, dizziness; or

• thinning hair.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

 

It lists menstrual problems, yet easy bleeding or bruising.  I hope this info helps.  You can find the drug info here.

 

Angi

Hi Rocky - as Angi says, a side effect of tamoxifen may be irregular periods. Is this what you mean by "inability to bleed"? If so, then yes - it's a side effect. PJH