It is well known that estrogen has protective effects on the bone, maintaining bone density, and that loss of estrogen earlier than the average age of the menopause, ie early or premature menopause, leads to an increased risk of osteoporosis if untreated.
Keeping this in view, how does menopause affect a woman’s hormonal levels?
As your ovaries age and release fewer hormones, FSH and LH can no longer perform their usual functions to regulate your estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. These inevitable changes in your hormones and natural decline of estrogen levels during menopause can significantly affect your health for years to come.
Keeping this in consideration, which of the following is not a risk factor for osteoporosis?
A low calcium intake throughout your life will increase your risk of osteoporosis. Smoking is not a risk factor for osteoporosis. The most important ages for building bone mass are 10-30 years of age. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking can help prevent osteoporosis.
Why does lack of estrogen cause osteoporosis?
Low estrogen levels and osteoporosis
Estrogen influences osteocytes, as well as other cells such as osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Low estrogen levels affect how these cells function, making them produce too little new bone and not properly maintain bone structure.
Why does menopause increase risk of osteoporosis?
Postmenopausal women are susceptible to primary osteoporosis since osteoporosis is closely related to estrogen deficiency. During the menopausal transition period, the drop of estrogen leads to more bone resorption than formation, resulting in osteoporosis.