Bones

About Bones

Bone loss is one of the most common worries people bring to DrTalks, and it often goes unnoticed until a scan or a fracture. A low DEXA score, an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis, bone loss that speeds up in menopause, and questions about calcium and bone medications are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past calcium. Your bones are shaped by hormones, protein, vitamin D and K2, blood sugar, gut health, thyroid function and how much load you put on them. You'll find conversations on bone health before and after menopause, fracture risks most women miss, and how some common medications affect bone. Doctors, OB/GYNs and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from DEXA and newer radiation-free bone scans to vitamin D and hormone labs, and what helps, from strength training and enough protein to the right supplements, hormone therapy and medication when it's needed.