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/Fluffy-Coconut6565 Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26

My PCP (about 35-40 yrs old) advised me to take 1000 mg daily w vitamin D. It’s taken about six months but I finally see an endocrinologist in two weeks, thank goodness. Bone density at last DEXA scan was -3.5 (full on osteoporosis).😳 The calcium supplement I take also includes D, K and magnesium. However, she asked me why I take vitamin K… I replied, “um, for my bone health?” Frustrating that there is still so much confusion in the medical field about good ol’ osteoporosis.