When we first realized my ovaries were damaged beyond repair from chemotherapy and radiation, my oncologist strongly suggested that I add calcium supplements to my routine. Why? Because he feared the estrogen provided by birth control pills or other hormone replacement therapies wouldn’t be enough to stave off the increased risk of osteoporosis.
I know that you already have enough to worry about, but bone density truly should be a concern to anyone with any type of premature ovarian failure.
But what if you’re like me and can’t stand milk (even though it does a body good) and the idea of adding …read more