Not to derail this thread, but holy moly, I get so dismayed at these Med Spas. A new “Hydration Center” is just opening up here that boasts of providing you a custom IV for your needs. From everything I have read, unless you are currently in the midst of an Ironman, or are just getting over norovirus, you should not need an IV in a non-hospital/medical setting. And there are dangers associated with these types of IVs, even when administered by an RN.
To stay on topic, I find it extremely frustrating that this area has not been researched as thoroughly as it should and so many doctors are behind in the literature. I am about 10 years out from menopause, so I don’t think I am a candidate for HRT, but as I said earlier, I am worried about protecting my heart and bones. I know exercise and weight training are important there too.