I haven’t located anyone to help me yet and I’m very busy with a family matter right now, but it’s definitely still a priority for me. Sadly, the new gynecologist I saw wasn’t helpful. Neither was my endocrinologist. I’ve found a new endocrinologist though. There are some suggestions around here about some other doctors, but I haven’t had time to check them out. I’m now still just using Estradiol cream. I am pleased with that, but would like more in the form of HRT.

Good luck with your search.

@kshea2 I started BHRT at age 67 9 months ago. I found a naturopath certified by the N.A. Menopause Society very knowledgeable about OP and qualified to prescribe HRT. The Naturopath told me that the HRT would stop further bone loss progression of and possibly provide some small gains as long as I remain on the HRT. I had lost bone density at a staggering rate (one year on high dose Prednisone) over a four year period with a DEXA spine score of -2.8 in November 2019 to-3.5 in November 2023. I began following Keith McCormick's "Great Bones" diet and supplement recommendations in December, 2023. A REMS Echolight bone scan showed me at spine T score -3 in April prior to starting the BHRT in July, but Echolight scans often show better scores from what others report so the -3 likely doesn't mean a .5 improvement from 6 months previous. I had a follow-up Echolight scan last month, 8 months after starting BHRT and 10 months after my previous Echolight. My spine T score was -2.6. I feel fairly confident that my bone loss progression has stopped which is a win for me, but I am waiting for a booked DEXA with TBS to cover all my bases. I will post these results when I receive them. I have so far not fractured and the Echolight shows my fracture risk just above low into the moderate range. I am anxious to compare what the TBS says about my bone quality. I hope to avoid medication as I have suffered severe side effects from other medications. However, I am a realist. If my bone loss continues to plummet again, I am open to considering an anabolic.

I forgot to mention I am using the Estradiol patch with micronized Progesterone. I am experiencing no side effects except improved sleep and mild calming effect. The naturopath recommended a Coronary Artery Scan. With a score of zero she said my risk on HRT was minimal and arteries would be quite receptive to Estrogen still. She checked my cholesterol, A1c, triglycerides etc., ordered another CTX, vitamin D and recommended a Lipo A test.