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SPECT scan and Lupron Induced Brain Fog

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Has anyone had experience with AMEN clinic’s use of SPECT scans to identify treatments for brain fog?

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I can't comment on the scans, but would just like to note that some men have addressed ADT brain fog by restoring some estrogen via low-dose patch. There is no guarantee that your brain fog is estrogen-deficiency-related, but the patch can also help with hot flashes, bone density and metabolic changes and appears to be very low risk in terms of potential harms.

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Thank you, noaware.

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What he said ..... might be worth investigating. ADT does more than upset your 'T' - there is also the loss of estrogen which makes things worse for many ......

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