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@debbie1956

Gently, thanks for posting the direct link to this study which I didn't think to do. Yes there is a wide range of personal experiences with estrogen with different medical histories and conditions involved. I have only recently began looking into HRT and could never have imagined this possibility prior to my severe diagnosis 6 months ago as I too was so influenced by the WHI study. I am so grateful for all the invaluable information I've gained from this site. I have experienced bad, sometimes intolerable, side effects with majority of medications I've taken so wish to explore every option before considering OP medication. If I can at least stop the bone loss this would be a victory.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jun 8 10:17pm

@debbie1956 have you read "Great Bones" by McCormick, the resource often cited here? If your DEXA scores aren't too bad, HRT might be worth trying, but that approach is apparently not strong enough to reverse more severe osteoporosis (according to my doctor and McCormick).

I am sensitive to foods and many many meds but was able to take Tymlos when I started at a low dose and ramped up. It works through the parathyroid so is also a hormonal approach, if you will. Just a thought from a fellow traveler who tried it too late- after fracturing.

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