Bone Health and Non-Cardiovascular Side Effects of ADT
Scott B. Sellinger, MD, FACS, addresses ADT’s impact on bone health and other non-cardiovascular side effects of the therapy. He begins by noting that men on ADT are at significant risk of bone fracture, and reviewing the mechanisms behind the increased bone loss and fracture risk in these patients.
Dr. Sellinger presents best practices for assessing and treating patients with increased risk of fracture. He discusses lifestyle interventions, vitamin supplements, and other therapies to prevent bone loss.
Dr. Sellinger concludes by touching on non-cardiovascular side effects of ADT. He discusses best practices for combatting declines in mental, physical, and sexual health that result from ADT.
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