Menopause and Bone Health: Protecting Yourself from Osteoporosis

Estrogen plays a major role in keeping bones strong — which is why bone health becomes essential after menopause. At Be. Women’s Health in Frisco, TX, we help women stay strong and fracture-free.

Why bone loss accelerates:

Estrogen protects bone tissue. When levels fall during menopause, bone density declines more quickly.

What increases risk:

• Family history
• Thin body frame
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Low calcium or vitamin D
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Long-term steroid use

What helps protect bone health:

✔ Weight-bearing exercise (walking, light jogging)
✔ Strength training
✔ Vitamin D supplementation
✔ Calcium-rich foods
✔ Hormone therapy (one of the strongest bone protectors)
✔ Fall-prevention strategies
✔ Bone density testing (DEXA scan)

When to get a DEXA scan:

• At age 65 for all women
• Earlier if you have risk factors
• After menopause if fractures occur

Your bones matter now more than ever — and protecting them is completely doable.

Schedule a bone health evaluation at Be. Women’s Health in Frisco.