Healthy Hormones Stronger Bones | Find out WHY!

[@lizs.4030]

Thanks for reviewing, may have to listen again. Glad you are safe , as I am also in Asheville area

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thank you for watching! Yes, very grateful that my family and I are okay. Very glad to hear you are okay and safe as well!

[@PamHarrison-g6s]

Thank you for providing such useful and up to date information on osteoporosis. I have been on bioidentical HRT for 17 years and didn’t realize that “adequate” levels for a post menopausal women doesn’t mean adequate for bone building. I now have a T score of -5 and feel like I’ve wasted all these years. That being said, I can’t find anyone where I live (Ontario, Canada) who is forward thinking about estrogen, never mind prescribing an appropriate dose to a 68 year old. I won’t take the pharmaceuticals so that leaves me with exercise, diet and supplements. Frustrating.

[@jenniferhutson8579]

63yo having problems finding anyone in Eastern Ontario with an interest let alone competency in this region-and I’m near a teaching hospital and work in health care data research myself. Frustrating as heck. Found a lovely naturopath but doses prescribed were completely insufficient to have any efficacy and was prescribed estriol not estradiol. GP refuses to deal with anything hormonal; 3 year wait for gynaecologist who has 4 hours maximum training in menopausal treatment, if that. Really, hormones should be dealt with by an endocrinologist, yet there is no one here with specialty training and it will be a year waiting for that as well. In the meantime, I am averaging 2-3 hours of sleep per night and my osteopenia is probably worsening even with focused exercise. I could cry for all of us. 51% of the population spends at least 1/3 of their lives in menopause yet is virtually ignored, certainly underserved by health care in all guises. I thank Dr Doug and others for spreading some information and direction where so needed!

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thank you for sharing this. I greatly appreciate your support. It sounds like you could benefit from our Hormone Masterclass we have coming up. You can find more information here --> www.pemabioidentical.com/masterclass

[@PamHarrison-g6s]

@@jenniferhutson8579 I touched base with my naturopath today and he said they are now increasing the dosages of estradiol that they will prescribe because of the evidence based benefits of higher dosing. I was getting Biest 80/20 which gave me 0.5mg of estradiol and now I’ll be receiving Biest 20/80 twice a day which will give me 2.5mg of estradiol. He will go up to 5mg per day but we’re starting with 2.5. Fairly good doses according to Dr. Doug. Maybe check with your naturopath again or find a new one. Good luck😊

[@christophermarcone5504]

I have read that macca root ( an adaptogenic plant ) that helps boost testosterone and has been seen to increase bone strengthening..

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Checkout the video on my channel called "Will This Vegetable Root Heal Your Hormones and Improve Bone Health? | Maca for Menopause Symptoms"

[@christophermarcone5504]

@@Dr_DougLucas yes thanks ! Although the article I referenced study was directed to men , testosterone and bone health . I realize research is still in early stages , and natural remedies are not often recommended because of this

[@dise2716]

Very useful information. I’m praying that my next set of labs will show an improvement in my hormone levels. My non-insurance doctor added testosterone and DHEA to what my insurance doctor prescribed: estradiol and progesterone. OT: None of my insurance doctors would authorize hormone level bloodwork so, I had to pay a doctor out-of-pocket to get the testing done. Fortunately, the lab costs were covered by insurance.

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@wendymccleary1465]

I've had the same experience. I had to pay quite a bit out of pocket to have an endocrinologist run labs for estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. Fortunately, my insurance did cover the tests bc she knew how to write it up, and she's a specialist. However, she did not believe in hormone therapy, so the search is on for an informed provider. I am 66yrs post menopausal, and recently diagnosed w osteoporosis.

[@mamabear9389]

How about eliminating the hormone disrupting chemicals that women love like personal care products, hair products and dyes, and processed food?

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thanks for bringing this up! You make a great point-reducing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals in personal care products, hair dyes, and processed foods can definitely be an important step for overall health.

[@wendymccleary1465]

How to find a hair dye that isn't chemical is a conundrum. Henna doesn't look like a very professional option.

[@mamabear9389]

@@wendymccleary1465 I just let my hair gray naturally.

[@martinmanagementgroup1131]

Love your videos. When you were talking about disired testosterone ranges in men you mentioned 300 to 400 not being high enought and that range should be in the double digits. I am not clear as to what you mean by double digits. Please clarify. Thank you!

[@fadiiraqi9397]

Me too my testosterone is 300 And I have osteopenia and muscle loss

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Great question! Checkout The OsteoCollective if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective

[@wendymccleary1465]

Thank you, Dr Doug. I found this video to be very helpful and informative. I also recently listened to a podcast w Gary Rhodes, the founder of Rems, and Natalie Niddam. He recommended you to listeners.. very exciting 😊💕👍

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thank you for sharing this! Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@Candleflower42-zp3sh]

71 year old who was put on BIEST about 10 years ago. I am very surprised to hear the one component (estrone?) doesn’t protect bones because after I broke my femur 4 years ago had a long overdue DEXA - no change in 7 years. Stayed -1.9. With fibro and chronic fatigue seems it had to be the BIEST that protected my bones. When I finally asked for a blood draw after 7 years (had a problem getting that) estrogen was 550,so maybe there was enough of the estradiol in there that protected them. ( as I understood it BIEST is a combo of the two.).

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@Candleflower42-zp3sh]

@@Dr_DougLucas you’re welcome just wish I knew exactly the reason it protected my bones,if indeed it did, but given my lifestyle seems it had to be. I should ask the compounding pharmacy exactly what the combo was, unless that is set. Am now on patch - thanks to your video had my doc up dose from 2.5 to 5 as 2.5 only got estrogen to 47 and thought should be a bit higher for bone protection. But not 550. :-)

[@cherlgolja5402]

Bio identical testosterone pump cream is excellent ! I’m 73 it gives me so much energy , I love lifting weights 🏋🏼‍♂️ etc

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Candleflower42-zp3sh]

@@cherlgolja5402 thank you my PCP acted as if when I went to patch I’d just be without testosterone- will ask her about this!

[@kathycultice5272]

Would the recommendation apply to this of us who’ve had hysterectomies? (Ovaries intact)

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Great question! Checkout The OsteoCollective if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective

[@youonlyliveonce6000]

what brand Progesterone Cream for male age 75 with osteopenia?

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Great question! Checkout The OsteoCollective if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective

[@louiscohen9496]

thank you for this. my patch provides 0.05 mg of estradiol, is that enough?

[@jillk5151]

My menopause doctor said .025 mg of estradiol was enough for bone preservation but I would love to hear other opinions. I did not fact check her myself.

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Great question! Checkout The OsteoCollective if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective

[@SumGirls]

Happy to see you here, safe and sound. Can’t wait to watch this! 💪🦴💜

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Thank you so much. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Kato-k5o]

Are there any studies showing HRT benefits bones in women over 60?

[@Dr_DougLucas]

Hi! I have a video on my channel called "Hormone Replacement After 65 | Life Changing Tool or Dangerous?". That may be helpful to you. You could also checkout OsteoCollective, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective