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For years, doctors have known that osteoporosis and menopause go hand-in-hand. In fact, women begin to experience bone loss rapidly in the years preceding menopause. At a certain point in the bone loss process, the bones become porous and enter the state of osteoporosis. |
It is not uncommon for untreated cases of osteoporosis to result in a fracture – mainly because there is usually very little pain or symptoms. Most often, the fracture is located in the hip, spine or wrist. This makes osteoporosis a major public health threat, affecting 44 million Americans of which 68 percent are women.
Everyone, especially women, should be aware of the affects of bone loss and the potential for bone fracture. All women who are perimenopausal and experincing menopause should be tested. Treatments are available that can essentially stop and reverse bone loss.
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