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The main victims of osteoporosis, it is known, postmenopausal women. However, many other hormonal factors are taken into account in developing this bone disease.

Menopause and Osteoporosis

The strength of our bones, that is to say, our risk of developing osteoporosis is influenced by a variety of factors, including hormonal factors. Thus, it is known that estrogen, present in significant amounts in women, play an essential role in bone formation. However, at menopause, estrogen levels in the blood drops abruptly, which causes bone fragility much more important. We know as much as 40% of postmenopausal women will one day or another victim of a fracture related to osteoporosis.

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Heredity and osteoporosis

Other risk factors for osteoporosis, however, come into play. Thus, genetics plays a central role in the strength of the skeleton. The presence of osteoporosis in the family should therefore be encouraged to be vigilant, as being small and thin ... which is also a risk factor.