His subject was natural progesterone, its many roles in human health,and a criticism of the medical profession for having ignored this important hormone in the care of women's health. In the process of this research, I came upon more and more evidence that not only was Progesterone an important hormone at all adult ages for both men and women, but was that unopposed estrogen put women at risk of undesirable, potentially lethal side effects. In my 30th year of Premarin, I suffered blood clots in the lungs and almost died. Most women with osteoporosis are getting plenty of calcium in their diet. The truth is at osteoporosis is a disease of excessive calcium LOSS caused by many factors.
Osteoporosis begins long before estrogen levels fall and accelerates for a few years at menopause.
Taking estrogen can SLOW bone loss for those few years, but its effect wears OFF within a few years of menopause. This is at least a decade short of the truth. Osteoporosis begins anywhere from 5 to 20 years prior to menopause, when estrogen levels are still high. He then goes on to explain the relationship of hormones and what the do. Chapter 19 is especially important for those who really want to have a concrete plan to help them balance their hormones.