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Overview on Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis in Menopause

Sumangala B. R.

Abstract


Menopause (the natural end of menstruation that usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55) can growth a woman’s risk of developing osteoporosis, a state in which bones develop thin and may fracture easily. The drop in estrogen levels that occurs around the time of menopause results in increased bone loss. It is assessed that, on average, women drop up to 10 per cent of their bone figure in the first five years after menopause. To reduce your risk of osteoporosis, eat a diet rich in calcium and do regular weight-bearing exercise. These lifestyle habits are greatest started newer in life to get the maximum assistances. While prevention is best, remedial actions are accessible for osteoporosis organization.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijgn.v1i1.672

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