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ReviewJournal of breast cancer2026

Ovarian Function Suppression in Premenopausal Hormone Receptor-Positive Early Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review.

Woong Ki Park, Jai Min Ryu

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Review in Journal of breast cancer, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Woong Ki ParkDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1678-3364
Jai Min RyuDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5405-7385

Funding

National Cancer Center HA23C0144
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer in premenopausal women presents unique therapeutic challenges owing to persistent ovarian estrogen production and aggressive biological features. Although tamoxifen has long been the standard of care, the integration of ovarian function suppression (OFS) has transformed adjuvant management. This review synthesizes landmark clinical trial data, biological rationales, and emerging evidence to guide personalized treatment strategies. The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis remains the primary source of estrogen in premenopausal women and drives tumor proliferation. Landmark trials, including Suppression of Ovarian Function Trial, Tamoxifen and Exemestane Trial, Addition of Ovarian Suppression to Tamoxifen in Young Women with Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer who Remain Premenopausal or Regain Vaginal Bleeding After Chemotherapy, and Hormonal Bone Effects, have established the superiority of OFS combined with aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen over tamoxifen monotherapy in high-risk populations. However, the benefits must be weighed against toxicities such as bone loss, menopausal symptoms, and sexual dysfunction. Special subgroups, including young women, patients with invasive lobular carcinoma, and

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Antineoplastic Agents, HormonalAromatase InhibitorsBreast NeoplasmsGonadotropin-Releasing HormonePremenopause

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PMID42405609
PMCPMC13338617

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