Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Apples Mk.II on November 22, 2013, 04:53:58 PM Return to Full Version

Title: Bone Density test?
Post by: Apples Mk.II on November 22, 2013, 04:53:58 PM
That's what I've been told that they need to do on me plus the bloodwork before deciding if they start it or not... Not knowing I am already on it.

There is no history of osteoporosis in my family, and seein how many hits I have taken and I am still alive. Is this the norm prior starting treatment?

Edit: Post #1500. Why did I never notice the #1000?
Title: Re: Bone Density test?
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on November 22, 2013, 05:22:21 PM
It might be determined depending on your age, or it could just be the doctor's call.
Title: Re: Bone Density test?
Post by: justpat on November 22, 2013, 07:30:00 PM
   I just had a bone density test and a mammogram no big deal passed both just fine and I am almost 64.You should not have a problem and it gives your doctor a baseline to work from which is why my tests were done besides I am kinda old!
Title: Re: Bone Density test?
Post by: Apples Mk.II on December 18, 2013, 10:48:19 AM
They have booked me for additional tests:

- Karyotype
- Impedance

For february, which would also be my next endo appointment.
Title: Re: Bone Density test?
Post by: justpat on December 18, 2013, 12:57:15 PM
  I would love to have my karyotype done but don't think I can convince the VA to do it ,no matter my HRT is in the mail and I should have it soon.  Pat