It sounds like they haven't done studies on older postmenopausal women to give conclusive advice. I am 66 too and have only taken progesterone for other issues which has been great. Going for a calcium score test tomorrow and will decide when the results of that are in. Regardless, I'm starting to think whatever damage has been done is done and the risks of starting now might not be worth it. It's a risk either way you go.

@baguette I'm with you! I'll be 66 next month. Diagnosed with osteopororis in April of 2025 - a total shockerooni, I might add. Just saw a nurse practioner a few days ago at a traditional OB/GYN clinic. The didn't want me on HRT, full stop. She wouldn't even discuss bioidenticals because she said they are not FDA approved. At least you found someone who specializes in bioidenticals -- though, what she said was very disappointing. Thanks for posting that. It informs me, too, as I was thinking of trying to find someone who may be more open to that route. It sounds like such slow progress but at leaset there was "some" hope -- it would just take a long time.

I was also asked when menopause started, and I figured around age 54 or so. This is all so frustrating. I work out at the gym, see a physical therapist, take Vitamin K-2/D, eat lots of Kale, drink my calcium fortified soymilk (which also goes in my smoothies), and eat at least 5-6 prunes a day! They are good for our bones! I wish you all the best! Hang in there. My doc approved of me "going natural" for two years and then get a DEXA and see what's what. I try to strengthen the muscles that support the bones, which is how we get our protection.