Bone Loss
Posts regarding Osteoporosis and Osteopenia.
How Can a 28 Year Old Woman Have Osteoporosis?
As a 28 year old woman, I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am often asked how this could happen to someone so young. Not Absorbing Calcium in the Teen Years The teenage years are prime bone building years. As a teenager, I had prolonged Amenorrhea — that is, I didn’t have a regular period each [...]
Osteoporosis Drugs: Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are among the newest medications for preventing and treating osteoporosis. They work by binding to the cells that break down bone and inhibit their activities. While they are new in the treatment of osteoporosis, they have been used for decades in the treatment of other bone disorders. Many studies demonstrate that bisphosphonates can increase [...]
Amenorrhea & Osteoporosis
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual bleeding. Amenorrhea is a normal feature in prepubertal, pregnant, and postmenopausal females, however, if it is prolonged, it indicates low estrogen levels. Estrogen helps women absorb the calcium they take into their bodies. While estrogen doesn’t seem to be more than a sex hormone, most tissues in the body [...]