Postmenopausal osteoporosis

Significant thinning and weakening of bones over time, making them vulnerable to breaks.

The time when a woman’s periods stop, usually around 50 years of age. See also menstrual cycle.

A female sex hormone produced by the ovaries as part of the menstrual cycle. It encourages an egg to mature and prepares the womb for a pregnancy. Levels vary during the menstrual…