Osteoporosis
A condition where bones become weaker and break more easily. Risk rises after menopause.
What does osteoporosis mean?
Osteoporosis: A condition where bones become weaker and break more easily. Risk rises after menopause.
How it is used in the Splash library
The NHS says weight-bearing and resistance exercise are particularly important for building bone density and helping to prevent osteoporosis later on.
From “Strength training: your bones will thank you”The NHS says women lose bone rapidly in the first few years after menopause, which is why Osteoporosis is more common in women, particularly if menopause comes early (before 45) or the ovaries have been removed.
From “Bone and heart health after 40”Having low oestrogen for many years raises the chance of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
From “Early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency”List any medicines, including hormonal contraception, and your personal and family history (like breast cancer, blood clots, osteoporosis).
From “Talking to a doctor about perimenopause”
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