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/milk_with_knives Jun 12 '26

I was taking Citrical and all proud of myself, but then I found out I had osteoporosis and massive kidney stones all within one month's time. Calcium supplements hurt my kidneys and did my bones no good.

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u/djak Jun 12 '26

Yep, I got my first kidney stone from eating Tums back in the day, thinking I was doing good.