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Osteoporosis quite severe if I started hrt now will it help . I am 74

Posted by tiny28 @tiny28, Apr 6 9:57am

Any other woman of a similar age to myself with osteoporosis found hrt helpful quickly? I am just so scared of the other drugs. I have had no fractures yet but I feel they are imminent !!

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nelluna17 | @nelluna17 | Apr 23 9:59am
In reply to @broken13 "Your endocrinologist will suggest something specific to your bone density results and what you have already..." + (show)
@broken13

Your endocrinologist will suggest something specific to your bone density results and what you have already tried. I thought HRT was more maintenance and prevention, but not an actual bone builder? I was diagnosed at age 50, and I am 67 now. Sounds like you actually have done well till now! Best of luck to you : )

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I have not taken any meds yet even been prescribed and suggested by my endocrinologist for couple years already because of my fears that meds cause and dental issues. As of now my main concert is my spine with T-score -2.9 (I'm 63) and I strongly think about Forteo... I could start Timlos a year ago but refused I thought that supplements, working out in gym and osteostrong gym could help and now I regret that I missed a year. I know that Forteo is much longer on the market and been used more widely than Timlos?!
Best regards and best of luck to you too:))

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nelluna17 | @nelluna17 | Apr 23 11:05pm
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@tiny28

Hello, Yes it is very frightening and I have also spent a very long time researching the drugs which is why, rightly or wrongly at my age, to start BHRT to try and prevent further bone loss and hopefully strengthen my bones. I am only at the first stage of the BHRT so won't take a REMS test for at least 6 months.

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best of luck!

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allegraz | @allegraz | 3 days ago

I have a 63 year old sister who had very similar DEXA results to you 4 years ago and her endocronologist put her on Tibolone - a form of HRT - and she has seen an incredible improvement, especially in her spine, which went from a T score of -3.7 to -2,8 in the first 2 years. She has been told she can stay on it for life. I don't know why this isnt offered more often rather than going straight to the biosphonates which can only be used for a limited time anyway. I can't post a link on this site but search for GP notebook Tibolone and osteoporosis

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 2 days ago
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@allegraz

I have a 63 year old sister who had very similar DEXA results to you 4 years ago and her endocronologist put her on Tibolone - a form of HRT - and she has seen an incredible improvement, especially in her spine, which went from a T score of -3.7 to -2,8 in the first 2 years. She has been told she can stay on it for life. I don't know why this isnt offered more often rather than going straight to the biosphonates which can only be used for a limited time anyway. I can't post a link on this site but search for GP notebook Tibolone and osteoporosis

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It sounds like an interesting option. I see,though, that it is not yet available in the u.s. Darn!!

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tiny28 | @tiny28 | 2 days ago

The Newson clinic in London does not recommend timeline. It is an older synthetic hrt and the recommended the newer body identical and much safer versions . Weighing up different doses of progesterone, Estriadol and testosterone until you find one that’s suits . In my case I found so far estriadol may not agree with me so will be trying the other two together .

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tiny28 | @tiny28 | 2 days ago

Sorry text error not timeline but tibolone

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 2 days ago

Are you saying that you are scared of the drugs having tried them or not having tried them yet?

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northrancher | @northrancher | 2 days ago
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@bboon44

Replying to my post because I forgot to add that I also went right back on HRT (estradiol patch and micronized progesterone) with the approval of my older male ObGYN. Estrogen is CRUCIAL for bone health. It might not be right for everyone, but it should be discussed with your caregiver. My skin and hair are nicer, I feel more cheerful, and sex is way better. I am 69.

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I wonder if vaginal estradiol also impacts the bones?

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mikeandtina | @mikeandtina | 1 day ago
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@northrancher

I wonder if vaginal estradiol also impacts the bones?

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Yes, I have also wondered if vaginal estradiol can improve bone density.

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tiny28 | @tiny28 | 1 day ago
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@mikeandtina

Yes, I have also wondered if vaginal estradiol can improve bone density.

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No it doesn’t

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