A condition in which the amount of bone
mass decreases to the point where the bones are fragile and easily fractured,
affecting twice as many women as men. Women are particularly risk from the osteoporosis
as they have a lower density of bone, because of smaller body size than men.
The risk increases those who have a premature menopause, early hysterectomy,
previous anorexia nervosa etc. Also women who smoke or drink excessively are
at the greater risk. Weight-bearing exercise , a diet rich in calcium, Vitamin
D and other minerals, and not smoking can help to prevent bone loss. Hormone
replacement therapy is the most effective preventive treatment but is not suitable
for all women. Physiotherapy and acupunture can help to relieve pain. Osteoporosis
can be detected by doing Bone Density Test
