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Bioidentical hormones for osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 18 3:48pm | Replies (46)

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I am in the process of beginning bioidentical hormones soon. I have been on Tymlos for almost 2 years and will be taken off in June. I have gained 11% bone density in my spine and don’t want to lose my gains. While my rheumatologist wants me on another osteo med, I have researched bioidentical hormones and my cardiologist who is well educated in bioidenticals has suggested beginning them, because my bloodwork shows extremely low hormone levels across the board. He does prescribe creams that are placed on the inner labia…my question would be, will they have a positive effect on my bones? At least keep my gains. He believes they will keep my gains and keep my bones healthy. Any insight? Thanks.

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from what I understand, vaginal estrogen cream stays mostly in the localized tissues and is barely systemic so may not have an effect on your bones. An estradiol patch along with oral micronized progesterone would probably be best for maintaining bone density.

I'm unclear on your question. Are you asking, can I use an estrogen cream on my inner labia and expect this to keep my bones healthy? The answer is positively no.
I have more questions for you than answers.