WHY IS OSTEOPOROSIS MORE PREVALENT IN WOMEN?

Osteoporosis is a bone condition that makes bones brittle and prone to breaking. Although osteoporosis primarily affects older women, prevention begins in childhood. You can take action to increase your bone mass and stop bone loss at any age. In elderly women with osteoporosis, broken bones can result in major health issues and incapacity.

Women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is more common in women because;

• In general, women's bones are smaller, thinner, and less thick than men's.
• Women frequently outlive males. As we become older, we naturally lose bone mass.
• In addition, women who experience menopause with very low oestrogen levels lose more bone mass. Before menopause, oestrogen levels are higher, protecting bone density.

Are some females more prone to osteoporosis than others?

Yes. You are more likely to get osteoporosis if you:

• Past the menopause- Your ovaries produce relatively little oestrogen after menopause. Estrogen aids in maintaining bone density. In the first ten years following menopause, some women can lose up to 25% of their bone mass.?
• Possess a little, slender body (weigh less than 127 pounds)’
• Have a history of osteoporosis in your family
• Having gone three months without having your menstruation (called amenorrhea). Speak to your doctor or nurse if you experience amenorrhea and are not pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications that stop your periods. Your ovaries may no longer be producing oestrogen if you are not getting your period.
• Have a problem with eating - Bone fragility can result from eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Amenorrhea can result from anorexia as well.
• Smoke - Smoking reduces bone density in women, and they frequently experience menopause earlier than non-smokers do. Additionally, studies indicate that smoking increases your risk of breaking a bone, and that risk increases with time and cigarette consumption.

Additionally, your doctor could advise increasing your intake of calcium, vitamin D, and exercise.

Every drug carries some danger. Menopausal hormone therapy, for instance, may make you more susceptible to blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and gallbladder issues. Ask your doctor or nurse about the advantages and disadvantages of each medication.

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