Derek L. Hill, D.O.

Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon and Specialist

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Menopause-Related Bone Loss

Posted on 12.11.13 | 8 Comments

bone loss from menopauseMenopause related bone loss is just another thing we have to look forward to with aging.  Menopause is the transition between two important phases of a woman’s life: from the child-bearing years to their end, the cessation of menstruation. Complex hormonal changes occur during these 5 to 10 years.  Understanding the many potentially-dangerous changes in your body chemistry will help you eliminate bone loss during menopause.

Menopause brings a drastic reduction in the vital hormone estrogen. Estrogen affects the absorption of calcium into the bones. Bones can become less dense, brittle and prone to breakage. This makes a woman more susceptible to fractures and broken bones.Read More >

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