Tag: Fracture Risk Reduction

Is there a role for menopausal hormone therapy in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis?

This narrative review, published in Osteoporosis International (2020), examines the role of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in managing postmenopausal osteoporosis. The study highlights that MHT provides significant anti-fracture efficacy in women not specifically selected for low bone mineral density, with benefits observed regardless of concurrent progestogen use. However, these skeletal

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Bone health across the lifespan–exercising our options

This systematic review highlights the importance of exercise for bone health across the lifespan, demonstrating that physical activity plays a crucial role in maximizing peak bone mass during youth, maintaining bone density in adulthood, and preserving muscle strength and balance in older adults to reduce the risk of falls and

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