Bone Loss in Menopause: Prevention & Treatment Guide
- Rochelle Bernstein, MD, FACOG, MSCP
- 8 hours ago
- 8 min read
By age 60, about 1 in 5 women has osteoporosis, and most of the rest already have osteopenia. But here's what most don't realize: the bone loss that led to that diagnosis didn't start at 60. It started in their 40s and 50s, during the years when their periods were becoming irregular. By the time osteoporosis shows up on a scan, the most effective window for prevention may already have passed. Understanding bone loss during menopause and why prevention starts in your 40s can change your long-term health outcomes.
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