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-
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Non- Modifiable |
Modifiable |
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Age |
Low calcium and/or vitamin |
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Female |
Sedentary lifestyle |
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Ethnic group (oriental & Caucasian) |
Smoking |
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Premature menopause |
Excessive alcohol(>3units/day) |
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Family history of osteoporotic hip fracture in 1st-degree relative |
Excessive caffeine(>3 drinks/day |
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Personal history of fracture as an adult |
Low BMI (<19kn/m2) |
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Long term glucocorticoid therapy |
Estrogen deficiency |
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Rheumatoid arthritis |
Impaired vision and recurrent falls |
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