Hormones and osteoporosis

In women hormone action is decisive in osteoporosis, and for this reason that menopause signals for many women the onset of bone problems. The hormone replacement therapy also has the effect of stopping bone loss. However, because of its side effects, it is often advised against osteoporosis. Among men the lack of testosterone is sometimes involved in osteoporosis. A contribution may be decided, but only after checking rates.

When there is osteoporosis, prevention continues

If treatment is important when osteoporosis is found, prevention advice continues to apply. Failing to prevent installation of osteoporosis, they can indeed prevent fractures. Here are key tips:

- Spend a half hour a day of physical activity, no matter which is extremely important for the formation of new bone. Once osteoporosis is there, it should however consult a doctor before embarking on a new sport.

- A diet rich in calcium and regular intake of vitamin D (70% of women are deficient in Europe and vitamin D is essential to determine the calcium and bone).