Menopause and Bone Health

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. Learn more about menopause and how it affects your bones to maintain your bone health.

Menopause is the time when your menstrual cycle stops. It is a natural decline in reproductive hormones and it generally occurs when woman reaches her 40s or 50s. Menopause occurs when a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period and can no longer become pregnant naturally.

Menopause usually begins in the age 45-55 and its average age is 51. Most women start to experience the menopausal symptoms about four years before their last period. Menopause can last for few months to several years.

Stages of Menopause:

Menstruation ends permanently with the natural menopause which does not happen because of any kind of medical treatment. This is a gradual process and happens in three stages.

Perimenopause - Perimenopause may begin 8 to 10 years before the actual menopause when your menstrual periods become irregular or you may skip one or more periods.

Menopause - Menopause is when you have no longer had menstrual periods. When your ovaries stop releasing eggs and stops producing most of their estrogen.

Postmenopause - Postmenopause is when you haven't had a period for an entire year. By this stage, menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, may get better. As a result of lower estrogen level, people in this phase are at an increased risk for health conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease.

Signs and Symptoms of menopause:

  • Irregular periods 
  • Hot flashes
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Urinary urgency
  • Worsening of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • Dry skin, dry eyes, or dry mouth

How menopause affects the bone health?

As women enter menopause, their estrogen and progesterone levels start to decline. Low estrogen levels causes obesity, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. Estrogen acts as a natural protector and defender of bone strength. Menopause is not the only cause of osteoporosis; other factor may be responsible for weakened bones. When these other factors combine with low estrogen level osteoporosis may begin on a faster level.

Tags : #myhealth #menopause #womenshealth #pms #bonehealth #boneloss #osteoporosis #smitakumar #medicircle

Related Stories

12 Feb

First in India: Dr. Anshumala Shukla-Kulkarni Becomes Asia’s First Certified Endometriosis Specialist

Delayed diagnosis remains one of the biggest challenges. More awareness campaigns, educational programs, and inclusion of endometriosis can help detect the condition early and improve treatment outcomes.

View
12 Feb

Your Screen Addiction is Shaping Your Child’s Digital Future But Not in a Good Way

As the conversation around screen time continues, it’s crucial for parents to recognize that their habits don’t just affect them, they create the foundation for their children’s digital future.

View
11 Feb

The Oxygen Crisis: Why 5 Billion People Are Struggling to Breathe

The world cannot afford to treat medical oxygen as an afterthought. It’s a fundamental human right, not a privilege reserved for wealthy nations.

View
11 Feb

Can Classical Music Shape a Baby’s Heartbeat Before Birth? A New Study Says Yes

The next time you play a soft melody, know that the little heart beating inside you just might be dancing to the rhythm, learning and growing with every note.

View
11 Feb

What If Learning Was Like Weightlifting? New Science Says It Is!

For decades, people have drawn metaphors between mental and physical strength, but science now suggests that this connection is more than just a figure of speech.

View
11 Feb

Avvatar Creatine Monohydrate Achieves Trustified Gold Certification

Pride of Cows’s was introduced with a proposition of Farm to Home concept targeted towards customers seeking premium quality dairy products. The Company has also ventured into the B2C segment for Whey Protein with the brand Avvatar – India’s 1st 100% vegetarian whey protein, first of its kind manufactured in India.

View
11 Feb

SDGs warrant breakthroughs not breakdowns in development financing

This Zero Draft falls short of being the transformative document it needs to be. It provides clear references and messages but lacks ambition in the areas of time-bound commitments, actionable priorities, and substantive reforms.

View
11 Feb

Emotional and Mental Overload in the AI Era? Meditation is Your CoPilot to Clarity and Calm! says Daaji

The event concluded with the HYSEA Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence in business performance, innovation, and startup growth. Industry stalwarts were also honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to the IT and ITES sectors.

View
11 Feb

Sarvodaya Hospital Champions Epilepsy Awareness on International Epilepsy Day

With a holistic approach rooted in cutting-edge technology and expert care, the hospital strives to simplify and enhance epilepsy treatment.

View
11 Feb

Bengaluru’s Pet Healthcare Gets a Boost with Supertails’ Offline Expansion

Supertails has redefined pet care through its tech-enabled solutions. In 2025, it launched India’s first clinic in Bengaluru with 100% Fear FreeTM Certified vets, marking its entry into on-ground pet healthcare to address critical gaps in veterinary services.

View

-Advertisements-




Trending Now

Your Screen Addiction is Shaping Your Child’s Digital Future But Not in a Good WayFebruary 12, 2025
Your Screen Addiction is Shaping Your Child’s Digital Future But Not in a Good WayFebruary 12, 2025
Sarvodaya Hospital Champions Epilepsy Awareness on International Epilepsy DayFebruary 12, 2025
The Oxygen Crisis: Why 5 Billion People Are Struggling to BreatheFebruary 12, 2025
SDGs warrant breakthroughs not breakdowns in development financingFebruary 11, 2025
Emotional and Mental Overload in the AI Era? Meditation is Your CoPilot to Clarity and Calm! says DaajiFebruary 11, 2025
Avvatar Creatine Monohydrate Achieves Trustified Gold CertificationFebruary 11, 2025
Bengaluru’s Pet Healthcare Gets a Boost with Supertails’ Offline ExpansionFebruary 11, 2025
Can Classical Music Shape a Baby’s Heartbeat Before Birth? A New Study Says YesFebruary 11, 2025
What If Learning Was Like Weightlifting? New Science Says It Is!February 11, 2025
Medanta organizes ‘Catwalk for Cancer’ to honour survivors’ strength and resilienceFebruary 10, 2025
Defence Minister, Shri. Rajnath Singh applauds the work done by Aero A2Z for manifesting ‘Make in India’ radar systems February 10, 2025
6 Things Every Young Woman Should Know About Reproductive HealthFebruary 10, 2025
Special Story on Epilepsy DayFebruary 10, 2025
Right wing policies threaten gender equality and health securityFebruary 10, 2025
Lumpy Skin Disease Wiped Out 200,000 Cattle: Can This New Vaccine Be The Ultimate Solution?February 10, 2025
The Future of Healthcare: A Self-Powered Sensor That Tracks Wound Healing Like Never BeforeFebruary 10, 2025
Deworming in Children: A Crucial Step Towards Healthy GrowthFebruary 07, 2025
AI-powered blue-collar hiring platform Vahan.ai secures investment from APAC HR services leader Persol Group amid booming gig economy in India; plans to develop AI recruitment technology to support 8 major Indian languages February 07, 2025
Scars That Never Heal: The Painful Reality of Female Genital MutilationFebruary 06, 2025