Does menopause cause osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a “bone thinning” disease. This thinning can result in brittle bones that are susceptible to fracture. We all reach our peak bone mass around age 30. From that time, our bones start getting thinner. Estrogen helps to maintain bone thickness. During menopause, when the estrogen level starts to drop, the bone loss can increase. Calcium, Vitamin D, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy can all help slow bone loss. Medications that slow down or prevent bone loss can also be used.
