Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
Everyday Wellness™
Ep. 646 HRT and Bone Health in Menopause | Menopause, Perimenopause, Bone Health
24 minutes Posted Sep 24, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute.
Today, I answer some listener questions about bone health, osteoporosis, HRT, and the menopause transition.
Stay tuned to learn more about bone loss, bone health, and proactive ways to protect your bone mass.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Bone density loss during perimenopause
Value of HRT for protecting bone mass during the menopause transition 
If you’re using an estrogen patch and your estrogen levels are still low, what should you consider?
How women with osteoporosis can continue strength training with guidance from a licensed medical provider
What highly-active women who consistently under-fuel their bodies may experience
Conditions and medications that could contribute to low bone density
The value of DEXA scans and bone health markers
Bone loss may accelerate during menopause 
How HRT for osteoporosis prevention differs from HRT for established osteoporosis
The benefit of AMH and FSH labs for identifying women who may benefit from earlier intervention
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