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[In Process Citation].

Marius Kraenzlin¹, Christian Meier¹

¹Endokrinologische Praxis und Labor, Basel und Klinik für Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Metabolismus, Universitätsspital Basel.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique

|March 28, 2014

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Sex hormones like estrogen and androgens are crucial for maintaining bone mass and skeletal homeostasis. Their decline, due to aging or medical treatments, significantly increases osteoporosis and fracture risks.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Bone Biology
Metabolic Regulation

Context:

Bone remodeling is a continuous process vital for skeletal homeostasis, involving balanced bone resorption and formation.
Local and systemic factors, notably sex hormones (estrogens and androgens), critically regulate bone metabolism.
Aging and hormonal imbalances, such as hypogonadism and estrogen deficiency, are linked to bone loss and increased fracture risk.

Purpose:

To elucidate the pivotal role of sex hormones in regulating bone metabolism and skeletal health.
To highlight the impact of hormonal fluctuations on bone density and integrity throughout life.
To underscore the clinical implications of hormonal changes in conditions like osteoporosis and treatment-related bone loss.

Summary:

Sex hormones significantly influence bone remodeling by modulating growth factors and cytokines, thereby regulating bone metabolism.
Estrogens and androgens are essential for bone growth, maturation, and maintenance of bone mass.
Imbalances in sex hormones, as seen in hypogonadism or post-menopause, lead to bone loss, while treatments affecting these hormones (e.g., aromatase inhibitors, antiandrogens) elevate fracture risk.

Impact:

Understanding hormonal regulation of bone metabolism is key to developing targeted therapies for osteoporosis and related bone disorders.
Increased awareness of fracture risk associated with hormonal therapies necessitates proactive diagnostic and treatment strategies.
This research emphasizes the importance of monitoring bone health in individuals with hormonal deficiencies or undergoing hormone-altering cancer treatments.