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Is anyone on a bisphosphonate and bioidentical hormones getting result

Posted by connect4bones @connect4bones, Feb 20 2:07am

Is anyone on a bisphosphonate and bioidentical/compounded hormones at the same time and getting positive results? Googled it and it appears this isn't a bad combo.

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teb | @teb | Feb 20 7:56am

I was not on bisphosphonates but on Forteo and followed that with HRT to maintain the gains. Been on HRT for 5 years and my bone density appears to be pretty stable. I would think it would be a beneficial compliment to bisphosphonates as well.

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candy209 | @candy209 | Feb 20 10:44am
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@teb

I was not on bisphosphonates but on Forteo and followed that with HRT to maintain the gains. Been on HRT for 5 years and my bone density appears to be pretty stable. I would think it would be a beneficial compliment to bisphosphonates as well.

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That’s great. I guess we need to weigh out the risks with hormones. How were you when you stated them? I am thinking about the same but it’s been over ten years since menopause.

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ans | @ans | Feb 20 10:52am
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@candy209

That’s great. I guess we need to weigh out the risks with hormones. How were you when you stated them? I am thinking about the same but it’s been over ten years since menopause.

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@candy- I would direct you to listen to Margie Bissinger's podcast with Felice Gersh - Using Bioidentical Hormones Safely for Osteoporosis. It dropped on Feb 13th . Excellent info !!

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teb | @teb | Feb 20 11:22am
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@candy209

That’s great. I guess we need to weigh out the risks with hormones. How were you when you stated them? I am thinking about the same but it’s been over ten years since menopause.

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I was about 62 and 10 years out of menopause. I weighed all of my options and felt that this was actually the most natural option. All drugs have a risk profile along with their benefits and for me, the benefits of HRT outweighed the risks. The lowest dose of transdermal estradiol (.025) offers bone benefits.

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | Feb 21 12:20pm
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@teb

I was not on bisphosphonates but on Forteo and followed that with HRT to maintain the gains. Been on HRT for 5 years and my bone density appears to be pretty stable. I would think it would be a beneficial compliment to bisphosphonates as well.

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I am on Evenity and I started bioidentical hormones by a company called biote they are pellets they insert in your upper buttocks . I am 71 and feel great with putting back natural hormones into my body . My endocrinologist didn’t like it but read the latest research and I feel comfortable with it .

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ans | @ans | Feb 22 8:36am
In reply to @kristie2 "I am on Evenity and I started bioidentical hormones by a company called biote they are..." + (show)
@kristie2

I am on Evenity and I started bioidentical hormones by a company called biote they are pellets they insert in your upper buttocks . I am 71 and feel great with putting back natural hormones into my body . My endocrinologist didn’t like it but read the latest research and I feel comfortable with it .

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@kristie2 - I would suggest you listen to Margie Bissinger’s podcast with Dr. Felice Gersh - an absolute expert in bioidenticals. The podcast dropped on Feb 13 th. She is all about using them safely but does not recommend pellets . Listen for yourself. Good luck to you!!!

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | Feb 22 9:42am
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@ans

@kristie2 - I would suggest you listen to Margie Bissinger’s podcast with Dr. Felice Gersh - an absolute expert in bioidenticals. The podcast dropped on Feb 13 th. She is all about using them safely but does not recommend pellets . Listen for yourself. Good luck to you!!!

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Thanks I did hear that talk .

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nme1985 | @nme1985 | Mar 1 11:46am
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@teb

I was about 62 and 10 years out of menopause. I weighed all of my options and felt that this was actually the most natural option. All drugs have a risk profile along with their benefits and for me, the benefits of HRT outweighed the risks. The lowest dose of transdermal estradiol (.025) offers bone benefits.

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I have taken bioidentical hormones for 20 years. My osteoporosis number stayed stable for 10 years. Just osteo. I just got the testosterone pellet to try to improve dexa. I will give it a year. My friend totally turned her numbers around. I am praying.

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nme1985 | @nme1985 | Mar 1 1:14pm
In reply to @kristie2 "I am on Evenity and I started bioidentical hormones by a company called biote they are..." + (show)
@kristie2

I am on Evenity and I started bioidentical hormones by a company called biote they are pellets they insert in your upper buttocks . I am 71 and feel great with putting back natural hormones into my body . My endocrinologist didn’t like it but read the latest research and I feel comfortable with it .

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I have used bio hormones for 20 years. Now using the pellets to improve my dexa scores as the creams don’t offer as much delivery. My friend used pellets and turned her osteo to normal! I have hope!

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | Mar 1 2:12pm

That is wonderful to hear . I am hoping for greater improvement along with the Evenity.

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