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Study suggests hormone therapy may help protect bone health in women

Posted by ctpaul @ctpaul, May 13, 2023

Can hormone therapy protect bone health? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hormone-therapy-may-increase-bone-density-prevent-osteoporosis
By Annie Lennon on May 13, 2023 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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trathfon62 | @trathfon62 | May 19, 2023

Hi,
I’m 62 years old with Osteoporosis of the spine (T-score -3.1) and I started HRT in mid January. I was wondering if anyone else has mild side effects from the HRT. I’m experiencing mild mid back soreness in the morning and stomach bloating. In addition to HRT I’m going to OsteoStrong once a week, taking the right vitamins and brisk walking 4 to 5 days a week. I’m hoping to see some improvement in my next Dexascan in November. The back soreness makes me nervous because I don’t know if my spine is deteriorating or if it’s just a side effect from the HRT. It’s so hard to know if what you’re doing is working. Anyone else feel sore on HRT? It’s mainly upon waking for me.

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | May 19, 2023

Klaire Labs has an Ultra K2, 15 mg. If you want a combo, Vital Nutrients has a K2-7 plus D3.

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teb | @teb | May 19, 2023

Just an FYI...NOW brand supplements is one of the supplement lines that has counterfeit products on Amazon so if you are purchasing there, be sure to purchase from the NOW store.

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teb | @teb | May 19, 2023
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@trathfon62

Hi,
I’m 62 years old with Osteoporosis of the spine (T-score -3.1) and I started HRT in mid January. I was wondering if anyone else has mild side effects from the HRT. I’m experiencing mild mid back soreness in the morning and stomach bloating. In addition to HRT I’m going to OsteoStrong once a week, taking the right vitamins and brisk walking 4 to 5 days a week. I’m hoping to see some improvement in my next Dexascan in November. The back soreness makes me nervous because I don’t know if my spine is deteriorating or if it’s just a side effect from the HRT. It’s so hard to know if what you’re doing is working. Anyone else feel sore on HRT? It’s mainly upon waking for me.

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I don't experience any side effects from HRT. I'm on the lowest dose, .025 transdermal. Maybe the soreness is from the OsteoStrong exercises?
(and by the way...I always freak whenever I have some back discomfort but fortunately, it comes and goes along with my freak out)

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foxy23 | @foxy23 | May 19, 2023

Does the Algaecal take the place of Calcium and why? I have always taken calcium and still osteoporosis.
I’d like an alternative. Thank you.

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trathfon62 | @trathfon62 | May 19, 2023
In reply to @teb "I don't experience any side effects from HRT. I'm on the lowest dose, .025 transdermal. Maybe..." + (show)
@teb

I don't experience any side effects from HRT. I'm on the lowest dose, .025 transdermal. Maybe the soreness is from the OsteoStrong exercises?
(and by the way...I always freak whenever I have some back discomfort but fortunately, it comes and goes along with my freak out)

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You’re probably right. Also, I’m using weight at home so it’s probably muscular. I just picture my spine crumbling. Especially after talking to my endocrinologist who wanted me to take Evenity. They really scare you!

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bruceandruth1970 | @bruceandruth1970 | May 19, 2023
In reply to @thisoldewe "Where did you find 'Vitamin K2' ? I have looked for this but have not been..." + (show)
@thisoldewe

Where did you find 'Vitamin K2' ? I have looked for this but have not been successful.
Thanks!

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I get mine at a health foods store

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trathfon62 | @trathfon62 | May 19, 2023
In reply to @teb "Thank you for sharing this important information. I opted to go on HRT after I completed..." + (show)
@teb

Thank you for sharing this important information. I opted to go on HRT after I completed 2 years of Forteo . After much reading and careful consideration, I felt it was the best and most natural option for me and my bones. I was about 10 years out of menopause which was not optimal but none of our options really are. It's been about 3 years and I've mostly maintained my density.
The issues of concern with HRT were raised in the Women's Health Initiative Study which turned out to be a somewhat flawed study and the negative results were exaggerated and overblown by the media causing a steep decline in usage. More recently, it is coming full circle and more and more, HRT is being considered a viable option for women to preserve their bones and ease menopausal symptoms. If you have had breast cancer or CVD or have a genetic risk, I can understand not wanting to utilize this option but if those predispositions are not present, I think it's a viable option. I'm really glad I'm on it (along with progesterone which is necessary since I have a uterus). I only wish I had gone on it earlier as my naturopath had suggested about 10 years ago. I was too afraid and wanted to get through menopause naturally. Had I listened to her, I would likely still have a healthy spine and better quality of life.
I'd love to know if others are on HRT and at what dose. I currently use the lowest dose of .025 estradiol transdermal patch and 100 mg progesterone (which seems to be the agreed upon dosage of progesterone to counter risks). I'm considering increasing my estradiol with the hopes of greater preservation. Anyone on HRT? What dose and method are you using?

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I’m taking 100 mg of Progesterone in a pill and 1 gram of estradiol vaginal cream twice a week. I’m going on 5 months now. The only side effect I seem to have is some bloating. That’s not that big of an issue. I’m really hoping that it’s helping with my bone density.

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foxy23 | @foxy23 | May 20, 2023
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@teb

Just an FYI...NOW brand supplements is one of the supplement lines that has counterfeit products on Amazon so if you are purchasing there, be sure to purchase from the NOW store.

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Really…How can you tell.

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teb | @teb | May 20, 2023
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@foxy23

Really…How can you tell.

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If you purchase directly from the manufacturer on Amazon or sold by/shipped by Amazon it is (likely) authentic. If you purchase from a third party it could be counterfeit. That's not definite but Amazon is a known site used to sell counterfeit supplements and NOW, because of their vast popularity, is one of the lines that has been counterfeited. You can authenticate it through their website if you did not buy through them and want to check it.

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