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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 26 5:13am | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
I did not fracture while on it and my first fx was 6 months after stopping it. May I ask how long you have been off of HRT? I used only topical estrogen and oral progesterone next to lowest dose. I have a blood clotting disorder and my hematologist urged me to go off of HRT. I regret doing so and have since read a lot of articles and spoken with one other hema Dr and no one really knows if it increases risk for anyone ( blood disorder or not) I’m 71. Thanks for your reply
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So... never did HRT at all and had early menopause at 43. Just recently had my first DEXA scan that said I had severe osteoporosis BUT Mayo clinic says that if you have scoliosis the Dexa will not be accurate at all. I am very petite and underweight as well so what looks extreme for me really isn't. However I think my bone quality must be fairly good but haven't found a place yet that tests for it or if it would be accurate because of my scoliosis. Like most others I have felt very anxious nonetheless. I am working with a amazing ND who in collaborating with her decided I should go for HRT. I have heard all kinds of opinions not to go on it if you are older than 65 but I feel that Im not much at risk for any of the side effects. I hear that if you go off it you will immediately start losing bone. I also have read articles and looked at Youtube presentations and with bioidentical harmones there isn't as much risk especially with the patch. There was advice that one combination is very low risk for blood clots but I can't quite remember. I'm doing the collagen, prunes and Tocopheniols which my ND says builds bone as well. Also Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous. I am going to purchase a LIV from Marodyne although the research shows older people do not respond as well to osteoblastic activity although it help maintain bone. Last but not least right now Im doing a back program online from Precision Movement and a posture class from Margaret Martin. I would love to go to Australia to participate in their bone building clinic using high intensity weights after I read about the Liftmor study -phenomenal! Nothing so far in the US but Im looking for a Physical Therapist specializing in Osteoporosis that could design a weight lifting program for me. I think there is hope for us! Im reluctant to try the new Anabolic medications and I think HRT is comparable to them. If i come across the blood clot information I will let you know. Thank you so much for your response it is very helpful and reinforces my decision to do HRT. This is a great community! Warmly and all the best!