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Forteo (teriparatide) followed by HRT: My Experience
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 21 10:58pm | Replies (364)Comment receiving replies
Comment about wake up dormant cancer cells hits him. I had thyroid cancer in 2005. And all good since. What was your first line of treatment for the osteoporosis before HRT? My dr is opposed to HRT despite Menostar being such a small dose. Please advise
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It’s good to know you’ve been doing well since 2005 - your worry is understandable.
I don’t know much about dormant cancer cells and their reactivation, but the prescribing information for Forteo lists these under Warnings and Precautions:
- Bone metastases or a history of skeletal malignancies
- Prior external beam or implant radiation involving the skeleton
Thyroid cancer isn’t specifically listed. Given your history, though, an individualized risk assessment with your oncology and endocrine teams is probably the safest approach.
On HRT - estrogen (any dose) is labeled for prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, not treatment of established osteoporosis. Your doctor may be weighing your bone density, fracture risk, and overall history when making recommendations.
I used Forteo as my first treatment with good results and I wish you the best on your bone journey.