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A 53-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to end up with severe osteoporosis t-3.7 after a bi oopherectomy and arimidex, (anastrozole) my dr said it wouldnt happen as i was 50 when operated on?

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Dr. Alberto Abrebayaanswered

Podiatry 31 years experience

Hormone replacement : Yes it is possible and not entirely caused by surgery or post resection oophorectomy.

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