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What Causes Bleeding In Gums While Taking Estrogen Drugs?
I was taking anastrozole for 2 months with many side effects. My oncologist took me off the anastrozole for 1 month. Then he prescribed letrozole. I have been taking the medication for 3 weeks and my gums are bleeding. Is this related to taking the estrogen drugs? I have also been a perio patient, had 2 gum surgeries and have regular dental followup.
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
hi,
I went through your query
Estrogen Drugs does alter the response of the gums.
It makes gums more sensitive to bleeding, so even normal healthy gingiva can bleed after taking these medications.
There is absolutely nothing to worry about
I suggest to u to see a periodontist who can definitely help in this regard
At present - U can do warm saline gargles,
Contact your doc to alter the drug or change to other generic drug
keep ur gums clean by brushing twice daily
Hope this helps
I went through your query
Estrogen Drugs does alter the response of the gums.
It makes gums more sensitive to bleeding, so even normal healthy gingiva can bleed after taking these medications.
There is absolutely nothing to worry about
I suggest to u to see a periodontist who can definitely help in this regard
At present - U can do warm saline gargles,
Contact your doc to alter the drug or change to other generic drug
keep ur gums clean by brushing twice daily
Hope this helps
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