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How Can Osteoporosis Be Treated?

my doctor prescribed progesterone after bone scan revealed osteoporosis. I m 64/65 next month and have always been opposed to taking hormones. I still have ovaries and uterus (with fibroids I might add -- which have atrophied over time). Is there a link or study or cutting edge opinion that progesterone can be beneficial in reversing or halting and/or slowing the progression of osteoporosis?
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice.
In the age of 60 years or more in female hormone changed to far extent and it is the physiological phenomenon, hormone replacing therapy or taking synthetic hormone like progesterone may not cures the osteoporosis and as matter of fact osteoporosis is condition happens with age, balance diet, exercise may helps a lot rather than taking hormones, stay away from the stress.
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How Can Osteoporosis Be Treated?

Hello Welcome to Ask A Doctor Service I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice. In the age of 60 years or more in female hormone changed to far extent and it is the physiological phenomenon, hormone replacing therapy or taking synthetic hormone like progesterone may not cures the osteoporosis and as matter of fact osteoporosis is condition happens with age, balance diet, exercise may helps a lot rather than taking hormones, stay away from the stress. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for furthe assistance.