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Effects of HRT: Alone, in Combination or Sequencing
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 27 9:19am | Replies (86)Comment receiving replies
Hi @hollymarie I'm on transdermal estradiol patch 0.025mg/day (generic for vivelle dot) and oral micronized progesterone 100mg (generic for Prometrium), taken at bedtime. I started HRT right after the conclusion of Forteo treatment. I had my bone markers done at 1mo, 3mo and 6mo. If stable, id probably monitor every 6mo from now on. The high frequency of labs is due to my bone turnover were pretty high during Forteo injection, and I wasn't sure if a low dose of estrogen would be enough. Surprise, CTX had gone down to 167 at 6mo of this low dose! My endo commented "looking good, suggesting against active bone breakdown".
You are at a good age to start HRT. Please keep everyone posted regarding your progress.
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@mayblin…this is such good news. I am 72, had a complete hysterectomy in my late 30’s was on hormones for a short time and ended up with severe osteoporosis. Diagnosed in 2020, I then went on a 2-year protocol of Tymlos in 2022 and had great gains. My rheumatologist wanted me on Evenity to lock in my gains but I chose to try bioidentical hormones which my cardiologist suggested. After his unexpected death I was referred to a very proactive and progressive integrative obstetrician gynecologist who agreed that HRT would help my bones.
I’ve been on them since July and will meet with my obstetrician soon to see if the hormones are maintaining my bones. She has me on an estrogen patch, oral progesterone and a testosterone creme.
Did you go straight from ur Forteo protocol to HRT?
Your info is invaluable. Thanks for sharing. Rose