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A 52-year-old female asked:

During the first year after oopherectomy and taking arimidex, (anastrozole) what amount of bone loss can i expect if not on any treatment to prevent loss?

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Dr. Frederick Singeranswered

Endocrinology 60 years experience

About 1-3%.: A bone density test would be helpful in deciding whether you should take a medication to prevent bone loss.

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Dr. Kathryn Wagneranswered

General Surgery 33 years experience

None: Hopefully no bone loss! DEXA scan needed at baseline or start of ai then as needed after that.

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