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@scottbeammeup I think you are okay. A 260-testosterone level should keep estradiol levels normal. The lack of estradiol causes bones to deteriorate when on ADT. Can get this tested if concerned. This is an advantage of using estradiol patches vs. other forms of ADT. It is also a concern when using TRT since estradiol levels tend to rise with the increased testosterone.

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scottbeammeup | @scottbeammeup | Apr 28 7:15am

@jim18 My estradiol is low, at 6, when typical levels are 10-40. I have full-on osteoporosis now but am holding off on taking another medication with potential long term side effects. Initially I was gung-ho when told it reduced my fracture risk by 50% which is huge, but then I did the math and was told I have a 10% chance of a fracture within 10 years and medication will lower that to 5%. Not sure if that's worth it.

FWIW, my LH is 15, off the charts high, so it's not a pituitary issue.

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