Bone Loss After Menopause: What’s Really Causing It (It’s Not Just Aging) w/ Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast

The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast
Bone Loss After Menopause: What’s Really Causing It (It’s Not Just Aging) w/ Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
May 07, 2026 Season 1 Episode 173
Kevin Ellis

Why do so many women after 50 feel tired, gain weight, and lose strength even when they are doing everything right?

Is bone loss really just about aging, or is something deeper happening inside the body?

Could hidden hormonal and metabolic imbalances be driving your symptoms and affecting your bone health?

If you feel “off” at midlife and cannot quite explain why, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we explore why bone loss after menopause is not just about aging or calcium deficiency, and why focusing only on bone density can miss the bigger picture.

Dr. Kyrin Dunston, board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine expert, shares how chronic fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalance, and metabolic dysfunction led her to discover the power of root-cause medicine. In this episode, we explore how hormones, gut health, stress, and nervous system dysfunction can impact energy, aging, bone health, and osteoporosis risk in women over 50.


Topics Covered

00:00 – Why So Many Women Feel “Off” After 50  

03:31 – Dr. Kyrin Dunston’s Personal Health Crisis  

06:50 – Leaf and Branch Medicine vs Root Cause Medicine  

10:59 – What Is Hormonal Poverty?  

14:44 – Why Testing Matters for Women’s Hormones  

21:41 – Hormones and Bone Health Beyond Estrogen  

24:15 – Metabolism, Muscle Loss, and Bone Density  

25:50 – The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Bone Health  

28:56 – Chronic Stress, Cortisol, and Bone Loss  

29:44 – Gut Health and Nutrient Absorption  

35:43 – Creating Hormonal and Metabolic Prosperity


Resources Mentioned

Dr. Kyrin Dunston

Website: https://www.midlifemetabolisminstitute.com/

Hormone Poverty Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormonepovertyquiz

Podcast: Hormone Prosperity Podcast with Dr. Kyrin Dunston

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyrinDunstonMD

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kyrindunstonmd/


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Medical Disclaimer

The information contained within this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.