Hormonal Therapy Patients Are at Risk for Bone Loss
During childhood and teen years, new bone grows faster than existing bone is absorbed by the body. After age 30, this process begins to reverse. As a natural part of aging, bone dissolves and is absorbed faster than new bone is made,
The risk of osteoporosis increases with age as bones naturally become thinner. After age 30, the rate at which your bone dissolves and is absorbed by the body slowly increases, while the rate of bone building decreases. Both men a
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www.EverydayHealth.comIn women, bone loss tends to accelerate after monthly menstrual periods stop. In men, it's after testosterone production decreases.
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