Menopause Update | HRT | Bone Density | I'm Shocked!

It’s been 4 Years since my last Menopause Update. . . What’s Changed, Test Results. . . I Wasn't Expecting That!
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[StephieFaith]

I’m a radiographer and performed DEXA scans on patients daily starting 15+ years ago. I had many performed on myself as well to train other techs, so I have a good baseline of where I was starting in my early 30s before any natural bone loss we get as we age began. I just had my first menopausal DEXA scan a few months ago (at 49 due to breast cancer and possible treatments). The information and treatment knowledge/recommendations have come a LONG way from when I began in my career! It sounds like your previous doctors were going by the old information and have not updated their knowledge. One thing to keep in mind, once you are post menopausal the chances of being able to actually gain back any bone density is very difficult. And it’s not going to be a quick thing if you do. Your body stops naturally building more bone in your mid 30s, so it’s like fighting an uphill battle at best, even if you are doing everything perfect. You are really aiming to minimize or eliminate any bone loss at best. There are also studies that have shown that balance is really the main indicator of a fracture risk as much as bone density. So doing balance, coordination, and core exercises are just as important as weight bearing and lifting for long term fracture risk.

Also as a personal note, make sure you are doing weight bearing exercises (not just lifting but bearing weight like push ups or yoga poses) to keep up the bone strength in your wrists and forearms. That is an area that they do not normally test your density but is an area that is at as much risk of getting a fracture as your hips and spine. Especially if you have a small frame.

[StephanieMissouri]

I’m trying not to cry. You shelled out more information in 25 minutes than I’ve heard from my medical professionals in the past 15 years. I’ve been beyond miserable and nearly housebound for the last 5. Thank you Angie.

[MarilynPhillips]

I am 68 years old and have been on HRT for 23 years. My health is excellent. I am thankful for a very forward-thinking doctor.

[balynch]

This woman is a "Rock Star" for women over 45. I have learned more from her about menopause, skin, anti-aging, hair, make up, gadgets, etc. than all my other YT subs, docs, holistic retreats, gym trainer, med spa and nutritionist combine. I hands down believe that the information I learn from her has added years to my life and and taken a decade off of my face. Just love her.

[lynettekeene]

There are so many "academic doctors" (as one rude gyno referred to herself as), who know so little about menopause and have the ancient mentality that HRT is dangerous. I suffered for 3 years without HRT and had no quality of life. It caused damage to my body, I cannot undo. It still upsets me that no doctor would listen or was hesitant in addressing the hormone issues. You cannot just slap a patch on. It's not a "one size fits all" problem. Finally, found a doctor (out of pocket unfortunately) who has my HRT compounded strictly to my hormonal needs. But it took me 10 years to find This needs to change!

[stephgreen]

It is so frustrating to know that there was a whole generation of women who were denied hrt therapy because of a flawed study. My mom was one of those women. She just had to white knuckle through it. It’s shameful how our medical issues are treated, as women. And I’m so glad that we as women are standing up and telling the medical establishment that we are not going to stand for being mis and under treated any more.

[bekkaadair]

I’m 51 in the San Francisco bay area. My female doctor actually got mad when i pushed her about doing HRT in the perimenopausal stage. Her ego was more important than my health. what?!? so upsetting. i’ve just gotten HRT through a telehealth service. nearly all symptoms gone in one month! so hope the darkness around woman’s health is lifted by the time my 23 yr old is going through the change.

[ElizabethGalarza]

The doctor that said that the bone density cannot be reversed is wrong.
When my mom was 79, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and prescribed Bonviva once a month, she only took it twice.
We decided to replace the bonviva with calcium + D3+ K2. Two years later her bone density was back to normal.
She's 88 now and a few months ago she slipped and fell off 3 stairs. My brother got very scared and took her to the doctor who was so surprised about how strong her bones are, nothing happened to her after falling down at 88!

[christinehorner]

I finally paid for Dexascan while still waiting on menopause at 57. I recommend all women request a baseline one at age 50 and then every three years to monitor changes. Yes to 10K D3, K2, Zinc, and Magnesium! No to calcium as it doesn't build bones and sticks to arteries. Thank you for being willing to share private information to help us with our journey. You are a gift to our tribe!

[christinamurphy]

I used to be a pharmaceutical rep for an osteoporosis medication. I found the best way to measure success on bone integrity after menopause was height measurements. Osteoporosis will lead to crumbling of vertebrae. It is not the only reason we lose height but I used to teach doctors that if the patient loses an inch of height in a year, get them an X-ray to see what is happening in the vertebrae, who cares what the BMD is. If their bones are crumbling, suspect osteoporosis. Crumbling vertebrae lead to the curved, candy cane shaped back. Measure your height each year and ask for an X-ray.

[kimdorcy]

It's amazing how women can come together through technology online to help each other, share experiences, advice, and information so that women can be armed with the knowledge, resources and support so that we can live healthier lives and to teach our daughters all we have learned.

[kimberlythomas]

Dr Mary Clare Haver was just interviewed on the Huberman Lab podcast as well. I think I learned more about menopause in those 2 hours than the 4 years I’ve been in menopause. Totally worth listening to.

[Kate-ww]

I hate when these doctors say to go on antidepressants when in reality we need our hormones back. HRT is definitely a lifesaver. Thank you for spreading positive information about HRT.

[brindagannon]

Started my HRT literally two days ago and already feel a night and day difference. Cream immediately stopped my constant peeing. Slept 10 hours just last night!. Women do not have to suffer! I'm 52, this should be the best years of our life!

[yrosenblum]

Hello Angie, I am a provider specializing in metabolic bone disease. I paused your video to take a closer look at your DXA report and noted that your 2023 study was not done on same machine as 2019 exam, thus the two are not directly comparable. Therefore, 2023 study is not technically worse.

[dmurphy]

thank you for the information. I am a nurse practitioner and have been singing the praises of estrogen replacement therapy for years. I have gotten a lot of blowback from local physicians. I frequently use your recommendations to have my patience, watch menopause, Taylor, and some of the physicians that you have mentioned. I tell them that this is the best way to convince their doctors that their information is medically appropriate and that it is helpful. I am 72 years old. Have a family history of osteoporosis and I’ve been on HRT since I was 48 years old because of that I do not have osteoporosis. I also do not have heart disease and I do not have the brain fog and the memory difficulties associated with menopause. Keep educating everyone it is so important!

[melodielumley]

Vag estrogen cream is EVERYTHING! Stopped my urge to pee within 2 weeks. I also put a dab in each ear to stop the itching. I take HRT in pill form, and I put on estrogel at night. I am 54, was surgically menopaused at 51. Life was hell, doctors were horrid. I have full Osteoporosis already and I was a crossfiter and marathoner(what?1). Dr. Tayler saved my life when no doctor here (Canada) would prescribe HRT. Things are getting better now.

[karenhanretty]

Please consider asking Dr. Haver questions about slowing or preventing the likelihood of dementia while we're still in our 40s and 50s. I'm so glad you've taken on the topic of menopause. It's been quite discouraging how little interest my GP has in this issue, even though she's a female doctor. She's been dismissive of my questions and concerns.

[crystalsmith]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm literally crying right now just because I'm finally hearing someone empathize & justify my perimenopause symptoms. I'm 10 years younger than you & I never heard anyone, not my mom, stepmom, grandmother's, aunts, NO ONE talked about this subject. When I started peri, I thought I was literally going crazy or dying. I've been on a peri journey for the last 2-3 years & doing it all on my own with help from social media. I'm just so overwhelmed that you are speaking out for us women. Angie, I cannot express how much respect I have for you & how grateful I am that you are educating women!

[jdbailey]

I am 47 and started HRT a month ago. It has been a gamechanger for my perimenopause. I sleep like a baby, wake up well rested, the constant urination stopped, and my brain fog is gradually fading. My PMS symptoms have improved and my period is lighter. I never had hot flashes. I am also working on getting my Vitamin D and Ferritin into optimal ranges because they are on the lower end of normal. My Primary Care Physican tried to say my bloodwork was fine. I use MIDI and they take my insurance. The Nurse Practioner that I see virtually is awesome! I do 0.025 estradiol patches that I change 2 times a week and a 200 mg progesterone capsule. I never had any spotting. When I don't forget or fall asleep beforehand, I take magnesium glycinate. I am working on my gut health and eating more because I can go all day without eating and days not eating if I am not feeling well. HRT has far more pros than cons for me, which is why I decided to do it!