Health, Longevity & Biohacking
Malone says rapid post-menopause bone loss makes waiting until 65 for scans risky
The Mel Robbins Podcast
#1 Hormone Doctor: The Ultimate Guide to Perimenopause, Fertility, Birth Control, PCOS, & Menopause
What was said
"Right now, the current recommendation for um getting a bone density is they said recommendation is do it at 65. Why would you do it that late? Isn't that a good question? Why would you wait? Remember I told you the most rapid phase of bone loss happens in the first 5 years after menopause."
Malone criticises guidance she describes as recommending first bone-density scans at 65, arguing it misses the period of fastest bone loss after menopause. She suggests a baseline scan at menopause and a repeat 18–24 months later to detect rapid decline and inform decisions on prevention strategies, including hormone therapy and resistance training.
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- Programme
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Episode
- #1 Hormone Doctor: The Ultimate Guide to Perimenopause, Fertility, Birth Control, PCOS, & Menopause
- Clip time
- 1:05:59
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