Question

The clinical view about osteoporosis and presents a few treatment options. However, as with many treatment options, there are potential risks.

http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/understanding-osteoporosis-treatment

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hormone_replacement_and_osteoporosis/page3_em.htm#ert_vs_hrt_and_side_effects_of_hrt

After reading the clinical view and the articles at the links above, respond to the following questions.

What are your thoughts on any of these treatments? Do the pros outweigh the risks? Why or why not? Be sure to support your answer.

Answer 1

ANSWER :

Osteoporosis (become hollow bones) is a chronic bone degenerative disorder, in this bone density goes to low level due to decreased mass of bone matrix and low bone formation. Hence, bones become brittle and get fractures oftenly. Osteoporosis is more common in females than male individuals due stopped release of estrogen hormone after menopause in women.

Hormone imbalance is a important risk factor (besides smoking) and in case of this disease and patients have to go for hormones replacement therapy (HRT). But individuals might prevent this via maintaining their diet, it should be calcium and vitamin rich and regular light exercise.