Hormones & Bone Loss: What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Maren joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone health in perimenopausal and menopausal women and how bone health is connected to the immune system, gut health, and hormone therapy. 

Their conversation also explores: 

• Bone as a dynamic tissue that’s constantly rebuilding 
• The importance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for slowing bone breakdown and supporting bone building 
• Mechanical loading, hormones, gut health, and overall nutrition as higher-impact factors compared to calcium supplementation for bone health 
• The benefits of hormone therapy for bone health 
• Missed markers on conventional lab panels that could catch potential issues early, like thyroid, ferritin, and insulin 

Show Notes 

Learn more about Dr. Christine Maren and follow her on Instagram @drchristinemaren! 

Check out the study on transdermal estradiol mentioned in this episode. 

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