How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause - Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

As if menopausal symptoms weren’t enough, about 20% of bone loss occurs in your first five years of menopause. But an early conversation with your doctor, a healthy lifestyle and treatment options can help keep your bones healthy pre and post menopause.

You know about the hot flashes, the vaginal dryness and the possibility of weight gain. But theres another symptom of menopause to add to the list: bone loss. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academ… [+6059 chars]

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