Osteoporosis Management and Prevention

Osteoporosis is a relatively common bone disease that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly. It can affect men as well, but it is significantly more of a problem for women’s health. 

The main factor contributing to the higher prevalence of osteoporosis in women is hormonal changes. Oestrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining bone density. 

The drop in oestrogen during menopause leads to accelerated bone loss, making postmenopausal women far more susceptible to developing osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis management and prevention is important because the condition causes bones to lose density, and thereby become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.

Sometimes referred to as the "silent disease," osteoporosis is frequently only diagnosed after a fracture occurs, as there are usually no warning signs.

Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to manage osteoporosis and, in some cases, prevent it altogether.

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Exercise is an important part of osteoporosis prevention and management