Menopause, meaning the end of menstrual cycles in women.It can happen anytime between the ages of 45 and 55.An average age is of 50 years.In today's article we will see what are the affects of menopause on bones, are there any risk factors, and in the end we will share some tips that may reduce some affects of menopause.You may know that the amount of eggs in our ovaries reduce with time and the hormones being released by the ovaries they reduce too.The main hormone among this is estrogen.Estrogen is very important for our skeletal growth and when this hormone reduces our bones start to get thin and their density reduces and their strength reduces.This process is known as osteoporosis.This usually happens in the first 5 years after your periods stop.Now let us discuss the sign and symptoms.It is seen many times that there are no specific signs and symptoms and then when a woman falls she gets a fractured bone or bones.But it is commonly seen that women complain about bone pains a lot.Especially, the bones in the wrist,vertebras of the spine,hipbone, ankles.Pain in these areas can be a symptom.
Which People Are Prone to Severe Osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis can happen to both, males and females,but it happens more in females especially when they undergo menopause.And there are some areas in the world where there is more osteoporosis.Which are those? There is a high frequency of osteoporosis occurrence in Asian women,some European/white regions,or people of North Africa.Similarly, it is also noted that,those women who are very weak or have a thin build,meaning those who have body mass index even less than 22,they are more prone to developing osteoporosis because their bone mass is already very low.If you have a family history, meaning your mother or aunt or other family members who have had osteoporosis then there's a high chance that you might have it too.Some medicines also cause osteoporosis.If someone is taking steroids for a long period of time then they too can have osteoporosis.Some people have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension,stroke,or some other cancer problem,such people have a high chance of getting osteoporosis.Similarly, some people are bed ridden,meaning they have such a disease that restricts their movements they too develop osteoporosis.Obesity.It is a very major cause of osteoporosis,because those who are overweight are also inactive.
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Smoking and alcohol and those who take too much caffeinated drinks they too have high chances of having osteoporosis..Now let us discuss
What are such tips that can slow down or reduce the process of osteoporosis?
1.Diet
First on the list is your diet.You have to take special care of your diet after menopause.It must include green leafy vegetables,fruits,nuts,or those foods that have estrogen naturally available.What are such foods,soya products, soya beans,similarly, dried fruits,and some seeds like flax seeds, sesame seeds.If you would include such products in your diet,then you could keep your bones healthy naturally.Moreover, for calcium, you shall use some dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese. You must include them in your diet.If you still think your diet lacks calcium,then you can get prescription for calcium supplements from your doctor.
2.Vitamin D
It is a very big need because it helps you absorb your calcium.You can get vitamin D in your diet through fish or fortified cereals that contain vitamin D.Similarly,if you would sit in the sunlight for 15 to 20 minutes,you can get enough vitamin D for one day.You can also get vitamin D supplements from your doctor.You have to take special care of fluid intake in your diet,you should take 8 to 10 glasses water everyday.
3.Exercise
It is extremely important for you.It slows down the process of osteoporosis a lot.You can walk, jog,you can get a static cycle and cycle on it,but you have to be careful that you do not do any jumping exercises or any such exercise in which your body gets shocks.Those exercises are not suggested.
4.Change your Lifestyle
You would have to change your lifestyle a bit.The place you live at should be comfortable.Your room should not contain such items that would cause you to trip while walking.You might bump into them as well.And those who have osteoporosis,they have a high tendency to get fractures.Keep lights on in your room for proper vision.If you have problem getting up or getting off the bed, then install and use a handle beside your bedside and your shoes should be very comfortable.
Those people who smoke or consume alcohol,they should avoid these habits.'If you still are facing a lot of pain or trouble due to osteoporosis,then do visit your doctor.Your doctor will get you tested, it is called the DEXA test.In this test your bone mineral density is checked.And accordingly, your doctor will give you medicine. The medicine for this is of different categories.After taking your medical history,your doctor will suggest which are more suitable to you.I hope from today's article you got to learn a lot about osteoporosis.
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