Sex Hormone Symptoms And Cancer
Some cancer treatments can affect the levels of sex hormones. This can cause a range of different symptoms. But there are things you can do and treatments to help you cope with these changes.
Hormone therapy can lower the levels of sex hormones in your body. This can cause hot flushes and sweats.
Some cancer treatments lower the amount of sex hormones in the body. Lower sex hormone levels might cause a loss of interest in sex or vaginal dryness. These symptoms may affect your sex life.
Low levels of sex hormones can cause problems with concentration, thinking, and memory.
Hormone therapy treatments can lower the levels of sex hormones in the body. These lower levels can increase bone loss.
Some cancer treatments lower the levels of sex hormones in the body. Low levels of sex hormones can sometimes cause mood changes.
Low levels of these sex hormones can sometimes cause urinary problems in women, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) and leaking urine (incontinence).
Low sex hormone levels sometimes cause changes in your weight. Changing your diet and being more active can help.
Low levels of sex hormones can cause hot flushes or anxiety, which can make sleep difficult. There are treatments and therapies available to help.
Some evidence suggests that some types of hormone therapy for breast cancer may cause heart problems or diabetes.
Last reviewed: 31 Mar 2025
Next review due: 31 Mar 2028
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