Table 5 Non-adherence to endocrine therapy: main reasons for and period of discontinuation in 31 non-adherent patients
Number (%) | |
|---|---|
Main reasons for discontinuation | |
Without reporting complaints | 11 (35.5) |
Intolerance, general discomfort and malaise | 9 (29.0) |
Hot flushes | 4 (12.9) |
Dermatologic symptoms/hair loss | 3 (9.7) |
Visual disturbances | 1 (3.2) |
Alcohol dependency or psychiatric disease | 3 (9.7) |
Period of discontinuation (year of therapy) | |
First year | 12 (38.7) |
Second year | 6 (19.4) |
Third year | 9 (29.0) |
Fourth year | 3 (9.7) |
Fifth year | 1 (3.2) |
