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Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density, protects against bone loss

Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density, protects against bone loss

As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility. A new study suggests that various types of hormone therapies not only increase lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women but also protect against bone loss, even after hormones have been discontinued. Study results are published online in Menopause.

Source: Medical Xpress

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