HRT for bones ??

[LoveEros]

I am 74 and just started with HRT in the hope they will help my bones in the future. Not a quick fix but worth a try for me. Good luck .

[1ChLoE]

Hope it works for you

[Verauk]

Could you tell what medicine are you taking? Name / Brand or active ingredient. Thanks

[Mo51]

Well done for getting your GP to agree. I am 73 and just about to have a go at persuading my docs that HRT is the way forward. Did you use any particular information or were they just open minded enough to listen to you?

[LoveEros in reply to Mo51]

As the Osteoporosis Society had advised it was good for me to try. So I just told the doctor that. You need to keep at them. Good luck

[corcho]

It's refreshing to see your post. I've just been disagnosed with osteopenia in my spine)T score-1.5) but my hips are normal. I had some fractures in my pubic bone after a significant fall earlier this year which I aggravated by continuing to exercise as I didn't realise! My doctor wants me to take Alendronic acid which I'm dithering about. HRT sounds more appealing but I'm 68 and forsee a reluctance on the part of my GP.

[Lorlei]

You are lucky to have a GP to agree to HRT for osteoporosis ,last GP I saw refused saying HRT is for menopause only. I am 73 and decided to self medicate using Estriol cream ,hopefully it will do some good.

[LoveEros in reply to Lorlei]

I would’ve see another doctor.

[Caradoc1a]

My GP (womens health specialist) said oestrogen is not needed for treatment of osteoporosis. I get annual infusion of zelodranate. However, I recently started transadermol oestrogen gel as I have no ovaries and the pessaries were no longer enough. I'm 68. I take soya isoflavins for bone health, high dose vit D (3000iu) and vitK. I've been prescribed calcium in the form of calcium carbonate but I've just stopped them this week due to reading about increased risk of CHD and breast cancer - calcium can be stored in breast tissue. I'm researching other forms of calcium- algae, but concerned about thyroid medication. I no longer have functional thyroid.

[Caradoc1a]

My friend swears by this book: Osteoporosis Reversal Secrets: Workouts, Diet and Supplements for Stronger Bones Without Medications a.co/d/hUoAh3t

[Justme13]

Lucky people who can take HRT. I've had an estrogen breast cancer so can't take it. Never did due to late menopause and no symptoms.