Definition: Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency.
in females; don't forget also check tags HUMANS + FEMALE; corresponding age-related osteoporosis in men goes under OSTEOPOROSIS
Other names Postmenopausal Osteoporosis; Postmenopausal Bone Loss; Perimenopausal Bone Loss; Bone Loss, Postmenopausal; Bone Loss, Perimenopausal; Postmenopausal Osteoporoses; Postmenopausal Bone Losses; Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis; Post-Menopausal Osteoporoses; Perimenopausal Bone Losses; Osteoporosis, Post Menopausal; Osteoporoses, Postmenopausal; Osteoporoses, Post-Menopausal; Bone Losses, Postmenopausal; Bone Losses, Perimenopausal; Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal
