Osteoporosis in Women: Why the Risk is Higher
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, more common among women than men. Women have smaller bones and experience hormonal changes, which can cause calcium loss and weaken bones. Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol use, low calcium/vitamin D diets, and a sedentary lifestyle can increase risk. Hormone therapy, biologics, and bisphosphonates are treatments used to …