Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which works like estrogen on bone. It also works like an "anti-estrogen" on breast tissue and the uterus.1 As a result, raloxifene:
Taking estrogen brings a woman's estrogen levels back to premenopausal levels. This slows bone thinning and causes some increase in bone thickness. Progestin works like the naturally occurring hormone progesterone and prevents
Men who have low naturally occurring testosterone take testosterone medication to bring their levels back to normal. This slows bone thinning and reduces calcium loss.
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Hormonal Therapy Patients Are at Risk for Bone Loss
In women, bone loss tends to accelerate after monthly menstrual periods stop. In men, it's after testosterone production decreases.
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