Osteoporosis - Renew Hormone Clinic

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by low bone mass and bone tissue deterioration. This leads to porous and brittle bones that are prone to fractures.

Some key things to know about osteoporosis:

• It often develops without symptoms or pain until a fracture occurs
• It is most common in postmenopausal women due to estrogen deficiency, but can affect men and people of all ages
• Major risk factors include family history, vitamin D deficiency, low calcium intake, smoking, and excessive alcohol intake

Osteoporosis develops when bone resorption outpaces bone formation. Normally, our bodies are constantly breaking down old bone and forming new bone tissue. But with osteoporosis, bone tissue is lost faster than the body can rebuild it.

Over time, this leads to:

• Decreased bone density and weaker bone structure
• Weakening of the internal "mesh" like matrix of bone tissue
• Greater risk of fractures, especially in the wrist, hip and spine

Fractures are the most serious consequence of osteoporosis. Vertebral fractures can also cause loss of height and back pain. After an initial fracture, the risk of additional fractures increases dramatically.

If you're concerned about osteoporosis risk, the medical professionals at Renew Hormone Clinic can assess your hormone, vitamin D and calcium levels. They also offer state-of-the-art bone density scans to check your skeletal health. Getting ahead of potential bone loss is key!

Early evaluation and treatment can help prevent painful osteoporotic fractures. Lifestyle changes like proper nutrition and weight-bearing exercise also build strong bones at any age.

Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions on understanding and preventing this "silent disease"!