Postmenopausal osteoporosis: A silent but preventable threat

Menopause brings hormonal shifts, increasing bone loss risk. Postmenopausal osteoporosis, a silent disease, weakens bones due to declining estrogen, affecting one in three women. Early detection through bone density scans, lifestyle changes like adequate calcium, vitamin D, and exercise, alongside medical treatments, are crucial for prevention and managing fractures, ensuring women’s long-term bone health.