Fortunately, there are ways to help manage postmenopausal osteoporosis and prevent further bone loss from happening.
This article provides an overview of postmenopausal osteoporosis, offering tips on treatment options and coping with the condition.
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Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Symptoms
The symptoms of postmenopausal osteoporosis usually aren’t obvious.
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In postmenopausal osteoporosis, this bone loss is due to extremely low estrogen levels.
Plus, in general, women have a greater risk ofdeveloping osteoporosisthan men.
How Common Is Osteoporosis?
Diagnosis
A healthcare provider may use a few different tools to helpdiagnose a case of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Prognosis
While anyone can develop osteoporosis, it disproportionately affects women compared to men.
For example, statistics estimate that postmenopausal osteoporosis affects roughly 1 in 4 women.
Coping
Living with postmenopausal osteoporosis can be a challenging and painful experience.
Locking in those habits will help prepare you for any menopause-related bone changes when you reach that stage.
A healthcare provider will use a bone mineral density scan to help diagnose postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Treatment plans usually include a combination of medications, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments.
Menopausal hormone therapy will also be considered to help replenish estrogen levels.
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