Living Well: Your Bone, Heart, and Mental Health
Dr. Lacuna describes how she talks with her patients about side effects of treatment as soon as they start hormone therapy. Weight gain, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, reduced muscle mass, and bone loss can affect patients’ lives, not just in the short term, but over many years. Patients can advocate for their health to ensure they get the necessary screenings, such as a bone scan, upfront, and careful monitoring and treatment for these side effects if needed.