Estrogen (E) deficiency causes both the early and late forms of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and contributes to the development of osteoporosis in elderly ... read more
Estrogen and Osteoporosis. If you’ve recently been told that you have osteoporosis, you’re not alone – it is an extremely common chronic condition. In fact, it is estimated that 200 million – yes, million – women have osteoporosis worldwide. And your chances of developing osteoporosis increase with age. read more
The evidence now strongly supports a central role for oestrogen in the maintenance of the normal female skeleton. Loss of endogenous oestrogen leads to a period of accelerated bone loss which can be prevented with appropriate oestrogen replacement. read more
But because estrogen therapy carries risks, it is only recommended for women at high risk for osteoporosis who have other reasons for using it, such as menopausal symptoms. To learn more, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of estrogen therapy; Avoid certain medications. read more