Menopausal Bone Loss: Timing is Everything
- Dr. Rochelle Bernstein

- Jan 2, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 3, 2024
Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive, and incurable disease requiring lifelong intervention. A study conducted in 2013-2014 revealed that 6.8% of women aged 50-59 already had osteoporosis, and 34.9% were diagnosed with osteoporosis by the age of 80. Although the impact of osteoporosis manifests in the form of fractures during older age, the most significant bone loss occurs during the menopause transition. Recognizing and addressing this menopausal transition bone loss is crucial to long-term bone health and reduced mortality risk.
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