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The aging skeleton.

G S Gordan, H K Genant

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Preventing postmenopausal bone loss is crucial for aging women. Estrogen-gestagen therapy or estrogen with calcium supplements are effective prophylactic measures against fractures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Endocrinology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Aging populations, particularly "The Graying of America," present increasing healthcare challenges.
    • Bone loss significantly impacts older adults, leading to fractures and hospitalizations.
    • Postmenopausal bone loss is a major concern for women undergoing menopause or oophorectomy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review established and emerging prophylactic strategies against postmenopausal bone loss.
    • To highlight the significance of bone loss in the context of demographic shifts.
    • To identify effective treatments for preventing fractures in aging women.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current medical literature on bone loss and its prevention.
    • Analysis of demographic trends related to aging populations.

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  • Evaluation of hormone replacement therapies and calcium supplementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Low-dose estrogen-gestagen replacement therapy is an established prophylaxis for bone loss.
    • Combination therapy with very-low-dose estrogen and high-dose oral calcium shows promise.
    • Progestational agents offer bone protection for women unable to take estrogens.

    Conclusions:

    • Prophylaxis against postmenopausal bone loss is essential to reduce hospitalization rates.
    • Hormone-based therapies and calcium supplementation are key strategies for bone health in aging women.
    • Alternative treatments exist for women who cannot use estrogen-based therapies.