May
29
2023
Can Menopause Cause Low Bone Density?
6 Ways to Keep Your Bones Healthy During Menopause Menopause is the natural timeframe during which a woman’s period stops. It usually happens between the ages of 45-55. During menopause, estrogen levels drop, and bone loss accelerates. It’s estimated that women lose up to 10% of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause. But there are ways you can protect your bones and keep them healthy during menopause and after. How Does Estrogen Affect Bone Health? Estrogen is a hormone that plays a vital role in bone growth, maturation, and...
