Breast oil versus tamoxifen pill for severe breast pain
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This study tests a topical oil applied to the breast against the oral medication tamoxifen for severe breast pain in premenopausal women. The goal is to see if the oil works as well as the pill with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older who has not gone through menopause.
- You have had regular monthly periods and severe breast pain for at least 6 straight cycles.
- Your breast pain scores at least 4 out of 10 for a week or more during your baseline cycle.
- Your breast ultrasound (and mammogram if needed) shows benign results (BI-RADS 1–3).
- You agree to use effective birth control during the study and for 3 months after, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have normal blood counts and liver/kidney function, and you are not a smoker.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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