Bioidentical hormones for osteoporosis

Posted by vkmov @vkmov, Nov 23, 2023

Has anyone had good or bad experiences taking bioidentical hormones for osteoporosis? I’ve used the lowest dose of transdermal hormones which helped but now have a higher risk and need to make a decision about Forteo or finding a bioidentical hormone specialist who will increase the dose. I’m 74.

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nme1985 | @nme1985 | May 15 8:38am

I don’t know if this will help, but yesterday, I received my second dose of estradiol backslash testosterone pellets. After my first dose, I felt terrific. My whole mood was so light. It was very shocking to me this time. He did go up in strength from 37.5 to 50. The average dosing is 100 for a woman in post menopause; my
Bone marker numbers are in the normal range. I have used cream bioidentical hormones for 20 years and decided to switch to the pellets because they deliver more testosterone to the bones. When I get my DEXA scan February I will see if it was worth it With all the side effects of the drugs I really wanted to try this first. It is an individual decision, but I feel really good about it. I will have my Blood done in August before I go for my next appointment. If you do decide on hormone therapy, please find a specialist….mainstream doctor. don't know much about this treatment. I also take progesterone in a pill form. I hope this helps.