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Treatments

Estrogen is the most effective treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Its mechanism of action is unknown and that osteoblastic absorbable anti is therefore effective. If treatment is put in time decreases the risk of fractures.

The effective dose is 0.625 mg of conjugated estrogen. This dose is higher than effective in the treatment of cutaneous flush (become red), but necessary and effective, besides being free of side effects.

Among the disadvantages is that after 2 years it produces a hypertrophy of the endometrium, and vaginal bleeding 3 to 8% increase in endometrial cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Introduction

One of the major causes of osteoporosis (bone fracture and crushing) is menopause.

Types of osteoporosis

There are two types of osteoporosis pathogenesis (mechanisms of production) different.

Type I associated with estrogen deficiency. Occurs between 50 and 70 years of age and can lead to fractures and crushing of the column.

Type II occurs from 70 years of age and is associated with hip and spine fractures. Read the rest of this entry »

HOW TO COOK AND SEASON?

- When cooking, use all sorts of culinary preparations. Prefer those requires less fat intake: plates, grills, roasts (oven, wrapper), microwave, cooking in water (steam, boil, poach).

- Use various seasonings: basil, fennel, cumin, tarragon, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, parsley, pepper, paprika.

- Vinegar and oil (olive and seeds) can be marinated with herbs.

- In the preparation of sauces, wine or other alcoholic beverages as an ingredient can flambé tastiest variety of recipes. Read the rest of this entry »

Does habitual coffee consumption promotes osteoporosis?

Numerous epidemiological studies show that regular intake of caffeine within a balanced diet with adequate calcium intake containing at least two servings of milk, does not favor the development of osteoporosis.

If it is true that people who do not meet the recommended daily calcium and consume moderate amounts of caffeine (3 to 4 cups of coffee) or high (more than 4 cups of coffee) are at increased risk of developing this condition to cause a reduction bone mineral density. This risk increases if ingested caffeine and alcohol together, increasing the risk of fractures.

What role does a diet rich in calcium, once said osteoporosis?

The diet rich in calcium, osteoporosis, once developed, is only useful in old age, when there is decreased intestinal absorption of this mineral own aging process and preventing further bone loss. In these cases, while ensuring an adequate intake of calcium is necessary to assess the most effective type of treatment: calcium supplements, vitamin D or drug treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

- Follow the recommendations of a balanced diet to avoid nutritional deficiencies, especially during the first years of life, periods of rapid growth (adolescence), physiological conditions such as pregnancy, lactation and menopause for their special care of dietary calcium intake.

- Take at least two servings of dairy a day. If you exceed this amount, or depending on personal characteristics must be taken to provide similar low-fat dairy calcium. In this sense, knowing the amount of calcium that provide various products can be substituted for each other respecting the amount. Read the rest of this entry »

A good supply of calcium in a balanced diet throughout life, with particular emphasis on the stages of growth and bone development is essential to prevent osteoporosis. The absorption of dietary calcium is favored by certain nutrients such as vitamin D, certain amino acids (building blocks of protein), lactose and ascorbic acid. The first three are natural components of milk and dairy products, but also in other foods independently.

However, there are other substances in foods that interfere with the absorption of this mineral, so it will be necessary to avoid: Read the rest of this entry »

Because of the progressive aging of the population and increased life expectancy, osteoporosis is becoming one of the diseases most prevalent among the population. Its origin is in many cases, hormonal or nutritional disorders. The endocrinologist will specialized track patients, assessing the numerous parameters involved, and apply the most appropriate treatment in each case.

In addition to the modulators of estrogen receptor, one of the most advanced drugs in the treatment of osteoporosis are bisphosphonates, which has recently been shown to prevent the occurrence of new fractures in women with this disease.

According to the Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition, one of every three women experiences at least one fracture due to osteoporosis during their life, especially after menopause. In this group, the disease incidence exceeds breast cancer or stroke. With this, the endocrine stress that when the first fracture is essential that the person begins treatment immediately to prevent further breakage. Read the rest of this entry »

Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mass responsible for an increase in bone fragility and, consequently, spontaneous fractures.

The highest incidence of this disease occurs in women after menopause, in which bone loss occurs, especially trabecular (inside the bone). Between 40 and 50 years, the female sexual cycle becomes irregular until it ceases completely. This period is characterized by lack of estrogen (female sex hormones), which represents a major physiological changes, including bone loss and the onset of osteoporosis in women typically begins immediately after menopause and increases the risk of fractures particularly of vertebrae and femur neck.

In this sense, the female sex is a risk factor in the development of this disease. Although it can affect both sexes at a later age. both cortical bone loss (from outside) and trabecular, which can cause fractures of the femur, so common in these individuals. Read the rest of this entry »