In my mid fifties, I was shocked when my first bone density scan revealed I had osteopenia. After 2 years of prescription medication and supplements, my density decreased, and my T-score was only 0.1 away from osteoporosis. At that point, my doctor told me this was very serious, and I needed to start taking Bioidentical hormones. He said there are a few risks as there are in anything in life, but the benefit/risk ratio was good. Two years later, my bone density increased even though my doctor’s expectations were to simply maintain my density. Another two years later, I actually received a normal scan! Now, I have a hard time getting a prescription. All medications carry risks. Why am I being denied this wonderful treatment? It makes no logical sense, and government and medical institutions are losing all credibility with the public.