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Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?
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Is there any other option...my estrogen is already extremely low and I have osteoporosis but they are still recommending letrozole...really don't want to hurt my body more
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Seems like if you estrogen is extremely low, perhaps you should stop taking it? But, consult you OB?GYN doctor, he/she will be able to give you a level of hormones that would be right for you. Mine is 95% and I just started Exemestane. I am no doctor but you will be producing estrogen all your life. So, it shouldn't be non existent. NOT LETROZOKE lots oa side effects. You have to ask yourself
How long have I been on this?
What do I feel like what is their overall plan?
Where are you in the recovery?
blood work? Testing of other stuff, heart, bones,etc.
Conversations about how you feel?
Ask, how bad is my prognosis now?
What is my chances of survival now?
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@richandjanice I was diagnosed at 72 with stage 1 ILC & I had weak bones already. I was hesitant to take any blockers so my oncologist prescribed a half-dose (10mg) of Tamoxifen which helps protect bones but with fewer side effects. I started it Jan. 1st & am doing fine so far! Just a thought.