Decreased bone density - Rejuvenate Wellness

Decreased Bone Density: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Decreased bone density, also known as osteopenia or osteoporosis, is a condition where bones become weaker and more prone to fracture. This happens when the body loses too much bone mass and is unable to form enough new bone tissue.

Key Facts About Decreased Bone Density

• It's very common, affecting around 200 million women worldwide. Post-menopausal women are at highest risk due to estrogen deficiency.
• The main causes are aging, genetics, low calcium intake, lack of weight-bearing exercise, smoking, excessive alcohol, and certain medications like steroids.
• Symptoms often don't appear until fractures occur. These most commonly affect the wrist, spine and hip.
• Diagnosis is made using a bone mineral density (BMD) test such as a DEXA scan. This measures bone loss in the spine and hips.
• Treatment focuses on slowing/preventing further bone loss. This includes weight-bearing exercise, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
• Medications like bisphosphonates help strengthen bones and prevent fractures in those with osteoporosis. Supplemental estrogen may help postmenopausal women.

Cause	Effect
Aging	Decreased bone mass and increased risk of fractures
Estrogen deficiency (postmenopausal)	Accelerated bone loss and increased risk of osteoporosis
Low calcium intake	Insufficient mineral content for strong bones
Lack of weight-bearing exercise	Reduced bone density and strength
Smoking and excessive alcohol	Inhibits bone formation and increases bone loss
Certain medications (e.g., steroids)	Can interfere with bone metabolism and cause bone loss

Personalized Treatment at Rejuvenate Wellness

If you're concerned about decreased bone density, the hormone and nutrition experts at Rejuvenate Wellness can help get to the root cause and create a personalized treatment plan.

Our wholistic approach looks at your hormone levels, nutrition, lifestyle and more. We provide cutting-edge testing to assess bone health, including bone turnover markers.

Based on your results, we can provide:

• Bioidentical hormone therapy to address estrogen/testosterone deficiency
• Calcium and vitamin D supplements
• Prescription bisphosphonates if needed
• Expert diet and exercise guidance for strong, fracture-free bones

We also address associated issues like sarcopenia, inflammation and gut health for optimal bone regeneration. Our experienced practitioners take the time to listen and craft an integrated bone health regimen just for you.

Treatment	Benefit
Bioidentical hormones	Replenishes estrogen/testosterone to slow bone loss
Calcium & vitamin D	Provides essential nutrients for bone mineralization
Bisphosphonates	Slows bone breakdown and increases bone density
Weight-bearing exercise	Stimulates bone formation and improves bone strength
Nutritional optimization	Supports overall bone health and reduces inflammation

Conclusion

Don't resign yourself to weak, brittle bones. Take control of your bone density today with help from the caring professionals at Rejuvenate Wellness. We'll provide the personalized solutions you need to build and maintain strong, healthy bones for life.