title: [Osteoporosis and climacteric. Therapeutic actions].
abstract: Due to osteoporosis, bones are thinner and more fragile, which increases the number of fractures, especially in the hip. Due to the fact that this illness is a serious individual and social problem in today's world, it is therefore extremely important to diagnose it correctly and apply the appropriate treatment. This treatment, usually, is based on some general measures combined with other pharmacological ones, among which these are worthy to note: administering calcium and vitamin D and substitute hormone therapy.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002979:Climacteric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Osteoporosis y climaterio. Medides terapéuticas.