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Osteoporosis is a disease associated with a gradual thinning and weakening of the bones. It occurs most frequently in women who have gone through menopause. Some women experience menopause naturally; others undergo surgically induced menopause.
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Bones become thinner and weaker. |
In either case, after menopause, a woman's body undergoes changes. One change is that her body slowly stops producing estrogen—a hormone that helps keep bones strong. Without it, bones may become weak. As bones become thinner and weaker, they also become increasingly susceptible to fractures. Over the course of time, tiny bone fractures in the spine can lead to stooped posture and loss of height. If left untreated, postmenopausal osteoporosis can lead to constant back pain, disabling fractures, and lost mobility.
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