Osteoporosis affects nearly three million people in the UK. It’s a condition that causes the bones to become thin and weak.

Osteoporosis – Overview

Osteoporosis is more common in old age when the body is less able to replace worn bone. As you get older your body also loses a certain amount of bone and the bones become thinner and more fragile.

Osteoporosis is usaully diagnosed with a bone density test following a consultation with your doctor. There are many steps that woman can take to prevent Osteoporosis including diet, exercise and lifestyle as well as taking natural supplements.

There are several types of treatments for osteoporosis and often a combination will be more appropriate. Treatments include, hormone replacement therapy, bisphosphonates which slow the rate of bone dissolving, strontium ranelate, raloxifene. There are also a number of specialised treatments that are less commonly used and your doctor can discuss these with you if required.

Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis often needs to be taken for years and one of the most common issues in treating osteoporosis is non compliance with medication.