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HRT Safety

Posted by debbie1956 @debbie1956, Jun 8, 2024

I wanted to share this Medscape article I received today about new study on HRT. I am considering HRT for my osteoporosis at age 67 and am so encouraged by this article: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/hormone-therapy-after-65-good-option-most-women-2024a10007b2

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blueberre | @blueberre | 1 hour ago
In reply to @loriesco "@blueberre I am sorry to tell you it won’t. However, the other way around it might...." + (show)
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@blueberre I am sorry to tell you it won’t. However, the other way around it might. The only thing BHRT may do after menopause is lesson the deterioration (slow down bone loss and deterioration). It also depends on one’s genetics and condition. However, exercising and taking hormones and eating properly are some of the best tools we have to age well! My hope is that the BHRT will help the bone medicines work their best magic!

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@loriesco I will take slowing the bone loss as a win. I do plan on doing all the things recommended, good diet, exercise, etc.

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loriesco | @loriesco | 40 minutes ago
In reply to @blueberre "@loriesco I will take slowing the bone loss as a win. I do plan on doing..." + (show)
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@loriesco I will take slowing the bone loss as a win. I do plan on doing all the things recommended, good diet, exercise, etc.

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@blueberre well you don't know unless you get tested. And even IF you get tested - like I have done annually it will not prevent the worst from happening. I was told I was out of osteopenia to normal! 6 months later I had cervical spine surgery and my C5 fell apart in their hands. (at least they used it in the blender to stuff the cervical cage instead of a cadaver bone!) So how could this be?! It could be because your bone health is only generalized in any tests they give you. They immediately after the SCREWS MOVED because my bones could not hold them! Took me in for another surgery and stuck a rod down my back to hold the screws in place.
I know a lot about bones now. LOL
For me, I'd rather not "hope" on ideas that diet and exercise will make the improvements I "hope" they will make. I will research and go to doctors and make sure I am doing the absolute best I can to stave off losing my strength and independence at 69. My bone building was not sufficient even with the Tymlos in the first year - so I am looking around and asking "what more can I do." I will do the bone meds for a total of 5 years. I get 10 years of benefits from the protocol. That gets me to 80. Then what, I don't know!

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