Bone Health Strategies with Dr. Jocelyn: Why It’s Never Too Late
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Bahar Amin sits down with Dr. Jocelynne Wittstein, a leading orthopedic surgeon, to explore bone health during perimenopause and menopause and why protecting your bones should begin long before osteoporosis develops.
They discuss how hormonal changes, particularly declining and fluctuating estrogen levels, can accelerate bone loss during midlife often without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs.
Dr. Wittstein shares practical, evidence-based insights on osteopenia, osteoporosis prevention, bone density testing, estrogen and HRT, muscle health, nutrition, resistance training, impact exercise, and lifestyle strategies that can help women maintain stronger bones as they age.
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In this conversation, you’ll learn:
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Why bone loss can begin before menopause
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How perimenopause may accelerate bone loss
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The relationship between estrogen, muscle mass, and bone strength
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When bone density testing and DEXA scans may be considered
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What the evidence says about HRT and bone health
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Why protein, resistance training, impact exercise, and lifestyle matter
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How metabolic health, inflammation, and cortisol may influence overall bone health
One of the most important messages from this conversation: it’s never too late to start supporting your bone health.
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Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, understanding your bone health early can help you take a more proactive approach to maintaining strength, mobility, and healthy aging.
