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Hormone Therapy
What We Offer
About this Treatment
Overview Conditions Treated Types Techniques Side Effects
Patient Care Resources
Hormone Therapy
What We Offer
About this Treatment
Overview Conditions Treated Types Techniques Side Effects
Patient Care Resources

Hormone Therapy: About this Treatment
 

Possible Side Effects of Hormone Therapy

The side effects of drug therapy vary depending on the type of drug and the dose. Your doctor will discuss the specific medications you will be taking, their side effects, and ways to manage them.

Most side effects go away after your treatment ends. The most common side effects that you may experience include:

  • Hot flashes
  • Mood disturbances
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Vaginal bleeding, discharge, or dryness
  • Uterine cancers
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Reduced sex drive

Our Clinics

Stanford Women's Cancer Center

If you have been diagnosed with a gynecological cancer and would like Stanford Health Care to help plan your treatment, call the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center and ask to make an appointment. Your doctor can also reach out to our gynecologic oncologists. Within a week, we will have a nurse coordinator contact you to schedule an appointment. 

Stanford Women's Cancer Center
900 Blake Wilbur Drive
 1st Floor
 Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-498-6000 Getting Here
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FIND A DOCTOR OR PROVIDER

RELATED CLINICS

2589 Samaritan Drive
 San Jose, CA 95124
Phone: 1-833-444-7622

Learn More About Hormone Therapy

Our Approach

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About this Treatment

Learn about the types of hormone therapy, side effects, techniques, and conditions treated.

Patient Care Resources

Learn what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.