Menopaus Women Are More Vulnerable To Osteoporosis, Why?

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JAKARTA - One in three women over 50 years of age is thought to have suffered a fracture due to osteoporosis. This is a condition of bone fragility that often occurs without symptoms until a serious damage occurs.

An orthopedic specialist, Aldico Sapardan, said that the number of osteoporosis in Indonesia is quite high. Women are a group that is vulnerable to exposure, especially those who have entered the menopause period.

"Osteoporosis is a declining condition of bone density, so bones become porous, and easily break. In Indonesia the numbers are quite high and women are more numerous than men," said Doctor Aldico in Sudirman, Jakarta, written on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Women menopause are more susceptible to osteoporosis due to hormonal imbalance. This causes calcium absorption, compounds needed to maintain bone health are disturbed.

"When menopause there will be a hormonal imbalance that causes disturbances in calcium absorption into the bone," he said.

A significant decrease in the hormone estrogen occurs after the menopause can also accelerate the occurrence of bone loss in women.

Therefore, bone health must be maintained from a young age, especially osteoporosis often occurs without any symptoms first. To maintain the bone can be done with a healthy lifestyle, such as exercise to consumption of foods containing calcium and high vitamin D.

Selfcare for the prevention of osteoporosis must start early, such as activities and regular and regular physical exercise. A balanced diet is rich in calcium content. If needed, you can take calcium supplements and vitamin D," concluded Doctor Aldico.