After menopause in women the chances of her developing osteoporosis increase because of :

After menopause in women the chances of her developing osteoporosis increase because of : Correct Answer Decrease in oestrogen levels

Concept:-

Osteoporosis:

  • Osteoporosis, a multifactorial systemic skeletal disease, is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue resulting in bone fragility.
  • During the menopausal period, estrogen leads to more bone resorption than formation, resulting in osteoporosis.

Additional InformationFollowing are the modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors of Osteoporosis-

Non- Modifiable

Modifiable

Age

Low calcium and/or vitamin

Female

Sedentary lifestyle

Ethnic group (oriental & Caucasian)

Smoking

Premature menopause

Excessive alcohol(>3units/day)

Family history of osteoporotic hip fracture in 1st-degree relative

Excessive caffeine(>3 drinks/day

Personal history of fracture as an adult

Low BMI (<19kn/m2)

Long term glucocorticoid therapy

Estrogen deficiency

Rheumatoid arthritis

Impaired vision and recurrent falls

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