Lower levels of estrogen in menopause can make you more vulnerable to osteoporosis. This condition causes decreased bone ...

The long-acting progestogen injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate have been found to adversely affect bone mineral density in adult premenopausal ...

Bone Formation and the Effect of Estrogen Loss on Bone Part 2 ... Of course, the rats' ovariectomy significantly reduced the bone mineral density (BMD) in the distal femurs and lumbar vertebrae.

Estrogen can increase bone density in both the hip and the spine and may reduce fractures in post menopausal women. You can take estrogen in pill form or skin patch Estrogen can increase bone density ...

Low bone mineral density (BMD), or osteopenia ... Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®) can cause premature menopause or temporary estrogen loss. Because estrogen protects bones, Kamen explains, “anything that ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Menopause is when menstruation stops. This happens when the ovaries reduce their ...

Zoledronate prevents fractures in older women when administered every 12 to 18 months, but its effects on bone density and bone turnover persist beyond 5 years. Whether infrequent zoledronate ...

Her current interests are in understanding whether novel dietary interventions can influence bone-regulating hormones, bone mineral density, pro-inflammatory cytokines and energy metabolism. Obesity ...