HRT Safety

@debbie1956 my endocrinologist won’t prescribe HRT. Im 69 she says it won’t help my bone loss much at this point, although I could certainly use the other benefits it provides.
Maybe my blood pressure is an issue with HRT as well. I’m going to revisit this with another MD next month.
Thanks for your insightful post. Best of luck. I think the spine improvement is a win. I’ve been struggling to stay on Tymlos so far 7 months. No idea what else I will even take after or instead of. They suggest Prolia…..I can’t take oral biophosphates. I exercise a lot.

@lightlifts just a thought, but when my new doctor was willing to put me on BHRT at age 68, after doing all the testing, she specifically asked about menopausal symptoms. Basically, she asked, "You ARE experiencing menopausal symptoms, right?". I did experience limited hot flashes, but was not too bothered by that. I wanted to try it for bone loss. It seems that BHRT is recommended for menopausal symptoms, but at this point not for bones, although some studies show that it does help. I know that sounds manipulative, but doctors need to protect themselves too. Maybe lean on the "relief from hot flashes and hoping it helps my bones"" when you see your doctor. I have only been on it for about 3 weeks, and so far feel fine, actually good. Sleep is much better and my migraines have stopped, for the moment.

@blueberre I went on HRT at 64. I am now 67. I have gained 5% increase in bone density. I am osteopenia range now. No drugs,

@debbie1956 Sounds like good news for you. I too have just started BHRT at 68. A chiropractor suggested it to me a few years ago, but I declined. After my second DEXA got worse with a lot of supplementation and exercise, I went the BHRT route. The MD that prescribed it for me specializes in hormones and also does surgical procedures such as face lifts,tummy tucks etc. She also switched my thyroid medicine from Synthroid (25 years) to NP Thyroid. After 2 weeks on the BHRT and NP, I can say I feel wonderful. Great sleep and less agitated at the world. Maybe placebo, but I'll take it after feeling like a tightly wound clock since I started the synthroid at 52! My Dr did a CBC and CMP, plus asked about family history.(no cancer history in my family) The only med I took was the Synthroid. I was very hesitant to switch to the NP, but I feel a big difference and am sleeping better. Exercise and good diet are still imperative. I never was a smoker, which is really bad for bone density. Alcohol is also detrimental. Good luck to us all on the bone journey.

@blueberre - what is NP Thyroid? I take Synthroid since 2008.