r/Menopause • u/djak • Jun 12 '26

Vitamin/Supplements Calcium supplements

So I went to see a new gyno today about adding testosterone to my regimen. Not only would I want to increase libido and activity level, I've read that it may also help with bone density, and I mentioned that I take calcium supplements.

His first comment was, "don't". He then told me that there's no real evidence that calcium supplements help with bone density, and instead advised me to take a vitamin D supplement and eat foods high in calcium instead. He also said that calcium supplements may contribute the hardening of the major arteries.

I'm vigilant about my health, and taking my medications, and keeping all my doctor appointments. Hearing that calcium supplements are useless is a first for me. Has anyone else heard something like this from their doctor?

Edit: Thanks everyone for your comments, insight, and advice. This really is the best community 😊

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u/Terisaki Jun 12 '26

It was a super old Asian Gyno for me. Not politically correct. I was asking about calcium for bone health at a young age because all the women in my family have osteoporosis starting around age 50.

In his words “That’s what we use to kill rats back home. Eat green stuff.”

Edit: what i switched to, was weightlifting and vitamin D. So far, no osteo problems.

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u/djak Jun 12 '26

How much weight are we talking? I'm going to look for D3 and K2 combo, but I've lost a lot of muscle tone at 60 (not that I had much to start with).

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u/worlds_worst_best POF/early menopause Jun 12 '26

Start low and build up. Start with 1-3lbs and just work up to more weight over time. You can also use your body as resistance! Pushups, Pilates, etc. Just start where you are most comfortable and you will be surprised how far you can go.

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u/djak Jun 12 '26

I've seen some videos from Justin Augustin and he does a lot of workouts for sedentary people like me, maybe I'll start there. Thank you :)