Changes in the Skeletal System (Osteoporosis)

Changes in the Skeletal System (Osteoporosis)

Is there a risk of osteoporosis because of menopause

Yes. Approximately 50% of bone loss occurs in the first 5 to 7 years of menopause Thus, the risk of osteoporosis increases tremendously at menopause.

How does menopause affect the skeletal system (bones)

De-mineralisation of bone is potentially the most serious long-term consequence of human menopause. Peak bone mass is reached in the third decade of life. Thereafter there is a progressive reduction in bone mass, with an accelerated loss following menopause. The precise mechanism of bone loss is uncertain. There is an increase in bone turnover, which disrupts the remodeling process, with bone resorption exceeding formation.

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