Osteoporosis - Balance Hormone Clinic

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. When you have osteoporosis, your bones become brittle and prone to fractures.

Osteoporosis develops when new bone formation cannot keep up with bone resorption. As a result, bone loss occurs, bones weaken, and risk of fracture rises. There are often no symptoms until a fracture occurs.

Key Facts About Osteoporosis

• It most commonly affects older women after menopause due to declining estrogen levels. However, men and younger people can also develop osteoporosis.
• Key risk factors include family history, sedentary lifestyle, low calcium intake, smoking, excessive alcohol, and certain medications like corticosteroids.
• Fractures often occur in the hip, wrist, and spine. These broken bones are serious and require prompt medical care.
• Screening for osteoporosis risk begins around age 65 with a bone mineral density (BMD) test. Treatment may be recommended based on your risk factors and BMD results.

Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

There are several important steps you can take to maintain strong bones:

• Get enough calcium and vitamin D from diet, sunlight, and possibly supplements
• Perform weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises regularly
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake
• Have any medications that cause bone loss adjusted by your healthcare provider

If you already have osteoporosis, medications like bisphosphonates can help slow bone loss and reduce fracture risk. Hormone therapy may be another option for some postmenopausal women.

At Balance Hormone Clinic, we offer specialized care for osteoporosis with a personalized and holistic approach. Our hormone optimization plans help restore healthy hormone levels to support bone metabolism and increase BMD. With cutting-edge therapies and compassionate guidance, we empower patients to build stronger, fracture-free futures.

I hope this overview gave you a helpful introduction on the causes, risk factors, symptoms, screening, and treatment for osteoporosis. By understanding this condition and taking preventive steps, we can promote bone health at every age. Let me know if you have any other questions!