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In this episode, Dr. Margaret Beeson joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone health, estrogen decline during perimenopause, and the importance of family history as a predictor of bone health and risk of osteoporosis. 

Dr. Beeson and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: 

• How estrogen decline contributes to bone loss 
• Genetics and family history as the strongest predictors of risk 
• The need for DEXA scans to occur earlier and establish a baseline of bone density 
• The impact of estrogen and progesterone therapy on bone health and how DUTCH testing captures those hormone levels 
• Systemic issues in primary care that can make proactive screening difficult 

Show Notes 

Learn more about Dr. Margaret Beeson and her practice, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic. 

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