The Truth About Bones and Estrogen with Dr Vonda Wright, Orthopedic Surgeon

About this episode

Dr. Vonda Wright discusses the critical link between estrogen and bone health, emphasizing proactive health measures for women as they age.

Aging is inevitable, but decline is not. This episode of Innovate and Elevate features a powerful conversation with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and advocate for aging with power. She makes a compelling case for women to take control of their health long before menopause, starting in their 30s and 40s, or even earlier. Using the moving story of her patient, Miriam, who suffered a preventable hip fracture, Dr. Wright highlights the critical, often-overlooked link between estrogen and bone health. She unpacks the staggering statistics on bone density loss and osteoporosis, revealing that one in two women will experience a fracture. The message is clear: our midlife journey isn't just about managing symptoms, but about aging with power, which starts with proactive steps to build and protect your body. This is a must-listen for every woman who loves HRT and wants to live a better, stronger second half. What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Proactive Steps for Your 30s & 40s: Learn the "Vonda rules" for proactive health, including why it's crucial to get a baseline DEXA scan, REMS scan, how to feed your bones with protein, and the importance of lifting heavy weights. The…

People in this episode

Host: Sharon Kedar

Guest: Dr Vonda Wright

Topics covered

• bone health
• estrogen
• aging
• hormone replacement therapy
• women's health
• osteoporosis

Keywords

• bone density
• osteoporosis
• hormone replacement therapy
• DEXA scan
• aging with power

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