Bones are living tissue. They respond to signals, not just nutrients.
Hormones are some of the most powerful signals bones receive, influencing whether bone is built, maintained, or broken down over time. Yet their role in osteoporosis care is often misunderstood, oversimplified, or avoided altogether.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD, to explore the science behind hormone replacement therapy and its impact on bone health. We discuss why estrogen alone is not the only hormone involved in supporting strong bones, how progesterone and testosterone contribute to bone strength, and why bone loss can begin years before menopause. This conversation offers a clearer, evidence-based look at how hormones influence bone density, fracture risk, and the potential to revitalize bone health.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
00:00 - Episode start
02:54 - Introducing Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
04:28 - Why hormones are central to bone health
05:12 - Life stages where bone loss accelerates
06:16 - Key hormones that protect bone density
06:35 - Why hormone replacement therapy raises concerns
08:36 - The Women’s Health Initiative and osteoporosis care
10:53 - How hormone type and delivery affect bone safety
12:43 - Reassessing hormone therapy for osteoporosis
15:00 - Evidence that hormones improve bone density and reduce fracture risk
16:05 - Hormones vs medications alone for osteoporosis
17:13 - Low-dose hormones and bone preservation
20:12 - Timing hormone therapy for stronger bones
21:53 - Transdermal estrogen and bone health safety
23:53 - Progesterone’s role in bone growth
25:25 - Bone loss risk in women without a uterus
25:49 - Perimenopause and early bone loss
28:56 - Prevention vs reaction in osteoporosis care
25:49 - Testosterone, cortisol, and bone strength
33:56 - Lifestyle factors affecting bone-related hormones
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About the guest
Joining us today is Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD, known as The Hormone Harmonizer and Detoxifier. She helps people restore energy, stabilize moods, sharpen mental clarity, and support strong bones and balanced hormones so they can feel like themselves again.
Through a functional, whole-body approach, Dr. Lorraine Maita shows how everyday lifestyle choices shape both mind and body, empowering people to make changes that genuinely help them feel their best.
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