What’s the relationship between menopause and osteoporosis?

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What’s the relationship between menopause and osteoporosis?

When a woman goes through menopause, she abruptly loses estrogen, and estrogen is vital for bone health.
Estrogen helps build bone, so as you age, your bone breakdown becomes faster than you bone buildup and you start to lose bone.

Experts from Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Andrea Sikon

Dr. Holly Thacker

Dr. Licata Angelo

Dr. Chad Deal

Center for Specialized Women's Health Center for Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease

Experts from Cleveland Clinic answer the most frequently asked Osteoporosis questions.

INTRODUCTION

What is Osteoporosis? What are the symptoms and risks?

PREVENTION

When should a woman start paying attention to her bones?

How can I prevent osteoporosis?

What role do calcium, vitamin D and diet play in bone health?

What supplement should I take?

How important is exercise to bone health?

If I exercise, eat right and take enough vitamins, am I still at risk for osteoporosis?

DIAGNOSIS