How does taking hormone therapy (HT) prevent osteoporosis?
HT prevents the bone break down that occurs at an accelerated rate during the early post-menopausal years, therefore reducing the likelihood of fractures. However, because of the small but significant risks of long term HT use, other alternatives should be considered if necessary in women not taking HT short term for menopausal symptoms. These include exercise, diet, calcium, and specific drug therapies for those women with fractures.
