Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong |

In our first #BoneMatters session of 2023, Dr Nicola Peel and Prof. David Armstrong explore how HRT can be used as an osteoporosis drug treatment to strengthen bones. We really value your feedback and are keen to hear how you found the session, to let us know, please take a moment to complete our short survey: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/29BDZ5Q
Thank you for all the questions we received, we asked as many as we could fit into the time. We hope you’ll feel better informed and more able to take positive steps in terms of considering taking HRT if it is an option for you.
We’ve listed the questions below and their timestamp should you not have the time to listen to the whole interview today.
2.08 What is the menopause? What changes occur?
4.02 How does menopause affect the bones?
5.30 What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
6.52 Can HRT help prevent or treat osteoporosis and reduce the chance of a fracture/a broken bone?
8.10 Is HRT safe to take for osteoporosis?
13.50 Is HRT right for me? How do I make the decision about risks and benefits?
16.55 Is it as good at strengthening bones as other drugs? Do women need both HRT and another drug?
20.55 Will it work over a certain age?
23.00 Why do we say might be most useful for those who have menopausal symptoms and need it for osteoporosis?
24.54 What HRT contains and what form the medication comes in?
27.52 What dose of oestrogen do I need for bones?
29.50 What monitoring do I need to get the best for my bones?
31.26 Who prescribes it?
31.28 How long do women need to stay on it for bones?
33.50 What’s the difference between progesterone/ progestogen?
34.44 Is natural progesterone good for bones?
36.15 What is bioidentical HRT?
42.42 What about HRT for men?
More information and support
Hormone Replacement Therapy: bit.ly/3HHSMNc
Early menopause, Osteoporosis and Bone Health discussion with British Menopause Society: bit.ly/3Jmc3VB
Complementary therapies: bit.ly/40g28qT
NHS HRT: bit.ly/3HIdtZe
Women's Health Concern: bit.ly/3Rk1zs4
Drug treatments - Medication Support - Bone Matters: bit.ly/3CddAYP
British Menopause Society: bit.ly/3gHeeEn

[@denisestepaniak8753]

Thank you! It's was very informative and I appreciate it.

[@osteoporosissociety]

You're very welcome!

[@leahm.9467]

Did I miss any info. on dosage? What's the lowest dose of estrogen that could treat osteoporosis? The Brits and Canadians seem to be much more informed about osteoporosis than nearly all the American providers I've seen. Thank you.

[@kelseysherman7423]

Thank you so much for this video! Super helpful and informative.

[@charmainevh779]

This was a fantastic video! I have just been diagnosed with severe osteopenia of the spine and will be starting estradiol gel and a Kyleena IUD. I am a little worried about the reported weight gain with HRT. Is this something I should be concerned about?

[@EatGardenEat]

Rheumatoid arthritis would HRT help prevent? My mother had Rheumatoid - thanks

[@TheShumoby]

27:45 dosage

[@xzx3]

I had menopause at age 46 and I did not have any physical symptoms then. Now at age 56 I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis with wrist fracture. Is it too late for HRT. The GP never discussed these with me when I complained constantly about my sping burning sensation. Your answer would be really appreciated. I have now been recommended denusomob which is also I am not sure if that's right for me.

[@TheShumoby]

You're within 10 years postmenopausal. Get the HRT

[@leahm.9467]

I did it at 57, nervous about starting so late but am not a candidate for other osteo drugs. Estrogen patch, progesterone pill. Good luck!