[Osteoporosis and climacteric]

The climacteric period, menopause, constitutes a physiological process in a woman's life which can modify her health and increase the occurrence of some diseases which are related to estrogen deprivation; among these, osteoporosis stands out. After analyzing its etiology and risk factors, the author provides a detailed description of various preventive measures against this disease: nutrition, physical exercise, healthy living habits, etc.