I’m soon to be 76 female , no fractures yet, seeing an endocrinologist, only took A serm Evista when I was 50 years old which did slow down bone loss).
Upped my exercise program focusing on hip and spine, like squats, fire hydrants leg moves, lunges, lay flat prone and lift head,legs,arms(didn’t remember name) garden, dancing, Pilates, yoga, swimming . Taking supplements that help bone density K4, Magnesium, D3, liquid fish oil. Native Path brand for Fortibone (almost 2 years Reduced wine intake, hardly have any sugar as I skip deserts. Xylitol (supposedly helps increase bone density) in coffee. Instead of getting Dexa Scans which prove to be faulty information (even results vary on same day, same technician, and same machine, and radiation which is also not great for bones).
I’m paying out of pocket Ultrasound REMs scan more often to show bone density and bone quality and NO RADIATION. My next one is in November and will see if anything has changed.
Once you start medications you’ll continue to take them with holidays and change of meds. Should I have a fracture I might consider taking them but for now I’m avoid them.
My mother had bad Osteoporosis, never broke any bones, never exercised, ate poorly, but apparently when she did fall took it well!
Anyway I’m still researching to avoid starting any medication.
My femoral neck is -2.5.