{"id":19,"date":"2024-02-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.150\/user2\/wp_prototypes\/medical\/?p=19"},"modified":"2026-04-09T02:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T02:20:53","slug":"6-simple-ways-to-boost-your-ecommerce-conversion-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elthama.com\/?p=19","title":{"rendered":"What To Know About Menopause and Bone Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You know about hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings. But menopause<\/a> can also weaken your bones. That\u2019s because your body stops making as much estrogen, a hormone that helps keep bones strong. In fact, you can lose up to 20% of your bone density within five years of starting menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how does it happen, why does it matter and what can you do about it? Women\u2019s health specialist Pelin Batur, MD<\/a>, explains everything you need to know about menopause bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How menopause contributes to bone loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your bones are living, growing tissues that are always remodeling themselves. When you\u2019re young, they rebuild quickly. But starting in your 30s, they can\u2019t rebuild as fast as they used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The culprit is estrogen<\/a> \u2014 or, more accurately, a lack of it. Estrogen is a hormone that regulates your menstrual cycle and protects you from bone loss. But during menopause, your estrogen levels start to drop. And when that happens, bone loss speeds up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEstrogen has a very protective role up until menopause,\u201d Dr. Batur says. \u201cIt\u2019s important for bone development and maintaining bone density. So, when estrogen loss begins, you go through a rapid drop in bone density.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bone loss raises your risk of fractures<\/a> and can lead to osteopenia<\/a> (low bone mineral density) and osteoporosis<\/a> (weak bones). So, taking care of your bones is a key aspect of caring for your health in menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to prevent menopause-related osteoporosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to protect your bones during this time of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Get a bone density test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As soon as menopause makes its presence known, it\u2019s time to talk to your healthcare provider. They may recommend a baseline bone density test<\/a> (DXA scan) to check your bone health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a DXA scan is easy and painless, similar to getting an X-ray. And the results will tell your provider how dense your bones are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll women should get a bone density test by age 65,\u201d Dr. Batur says. \u201cBut if you have certain risk factors, you need one earlier.\u201d Those factors may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n