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Suggest Hormone Treatment For Osteoporosis

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Posted on Thu, 22 May 2014
Question: homone treatment for osteoporous
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not advisable but see options below!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Osteoporosis is associated with falling levels of estrogens in females. Replacement of this hormone would provide good results but, the side effects associated with increased possibility of clots is concerning. This is why it is not highly used.

The most common drug used for treating osteoporosis are the bisphosphonates. Hormonal treatment makes use of estrogens( risk of blood cots, increased cancer types like endometrial breast, etc) and raloxifene( Risk of blood clots, hot flashes, and may reduce onset of some cancer types). Other very helpful tips include calcium and vitamin D supplementation and moderate exercises daily, especially weight bearing exercises.

I hope this addresses your query fully. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification should need be. Thanks for using our services.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 minutes later)
What do you recommend for treatment of Osteoporosis, since RX products I reviewed have serious side effects?

Is there a natural remedy?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will recommend Bisphosphonates

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for following up with me.

The most commonly used drugs are the bisphosphonates. I know they have frightening side effects but not many clients on his drug develop them. In reality, there is really no drug without a side effect and side effects do not mean that you would for real develop them. They are possibility and rare in a majority of persons taking these medications.

Because you already have an idea on them, you also have an idea on how to prevent them.Even if they were to develop, they would be easily spotted and manged quickly thanks to your informed state.

Complementary measures like exercise, Vitamin D and calcium supplementation are great measures not to neglect. Thanks and wish you well. Feel free to keep the discussion going.
Dr. Ditah, MD.


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Hormone Treatment For Osteoporosis

Brief Answer: Not advisable but see options below! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. Osteoporosis is associated with falling levels of estrogens in females. Replacement of this hormone would provide good results but, the side effects associated with increased possibility of clots is concerning. This is why it is not highly used. The most common drug used for treating osteoporosis are the bisphosphonates. Hormonal treatment makes use of estrogens( risk of blood cots, increased cancer types like endometrial breast, etc) and raloxifene( Risk of blood clots, hot flashes, and may reduce onset of some cancer types). Other very helpful tips include calcium and vitamin D supplementation and moderate exercises daily, especially weight bearing exercises. I hope this addresses your query fully. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification should need be. Thanks for using our services. Dr. Ditah, MD.