HRT and Prevention of Nonvertebral Fractures
Remember that the effect that HRT has on bone loss is not a cure…it only slows the loss. Osteoporosis, just like any other chronic disease, has many causes and all of these need to be addressed and can be addressed using natural therapeutics–phytoestrogens (soy, flax, whole grains…), exercise, plant based diets, calcium, magnesium and many other nutrients.
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Prevention of Nonvertebral Fractures: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials.