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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 4 2:56pm | Replies (31)
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I asked my endocrinologist about HRT, but she said it is essentially too late for that for me, and I am only 10 years past menopause. I am terrified of the drugs, too, but I've gotten to the point that I'm more afraid of what could happen if my spine gives up.

Have you heard about R. Keith McCormick's book, Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis? I just got it from Amazon and was immediately impressed by his comprehensive approach to bone health, discussing in (relatively) comprehensible detail how our bodies work and what it needs to make good bones. If you're not going to take the osteo drugs, this book might give you some ideas on how to help your bones.

Good Luck!

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pennykj | @pennykj | Nov 26, 2023

Thanks. I have purchased the book and have read it. It is quite impressive and detailed.

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desertrios | @desertrios | Nov 27, 2023

I also bought his book and am learning so much.

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hopefullibrarian | @hopefullibrarian | Dec 13, 2023

From what I've learned, unless you're over 60, I'm surprised that your Endo isn't open to the idea of the use of HRTs. As you say, you're "only 10 years past menopause." My understanding is that any more than 10 years past, and/or over the age of 60, HRTs can be an issue. From what you've written, it sounds like you may already be aware of this.

We have to arm ourselves with up-to-date research. Many doctors were influenced by a now disproven 2002 study that was heavily covered in the media, creating panic. In fact, because of this study, guidelines for doctors on the use of HRTs was changed. It has had a lasting, though misguided impression.

Several new studies have since shown that starting HRTs within the right time frame, can have a "beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, reducing coronary disease and all-cause mortality." For anyone who would like to read more, this quote comes from a paper published in 2019 in Medicina (Switzerland based).
It's posted on PubMed Central. You can read it here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780820/

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