title: [Menopause, a critical stage in life].
abstract: Menopause is the physiologic state that is consequence of ovarian function cessation and everyday more women reach it. In this article is reviewed the pathophysiology of menopause and treatment of osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, México, D.F.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carranza Lira
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kably Ambe
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Santos González
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology*; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D010053:Ovary / Q000502:physiology
vernacular_title: Menopausia, una época crítica en la vida.