A preventive approach of the postmenopausal bone loss.
In countries where osteoporosis in the ageing process tends to be a major problem, this phenomenon is of particular interest. The consequences of the osteoporosis in an ageing population, especially in the coming decades could create serious problems for the health authorities. It would be very interesting to see that in an early stage i.e. at menopause it could be influenced by prophylactic treatments. In a few countries the prophylactic approach of the menopausal osteoporosis has been already introduced. But it will take a long time before prophylaxis of postmenopausal osteoporosis could be considered as a standard and routine procedure.
Jaszmann
L J
LJ
Regional Protestant Hospital, Out-patient's Clinic for Climacterics, Bennekom, Netherlands.
D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D004967:Estrogens; D011374:Progesterone