October 2024

October 20, 2024

World Osteoporosis Day 2024 and Menopause

World Osteoporosis Day 2024 spotlights ‘Say no to fragile bones’ by ‘urging people of all ages to value and protect their bones’.

World Osteoporosis Day 2024 Campaign

What is the 2024 World Osteoporosis Day Campaign on October 20?

In the World Osteoporosis Day’s, Get Involved: About the 2024 World Osteoporosis Day Campaign the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) elaborate on:

“Under the banner of ‘Say no to fragile bones’, this year’s World Osteoporosis Day campaign will seek to put an end to the inertia surrounding bone health by urging people of all ages to value and protect their bones. The following messages will be addressed to people of all ages, patients, healthcare professionals and health authorities:

Our bone health is precious
Osteoporosis matters
Make bone health a health care policy priority”.

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and bone density?

Fact 13 in 25 Facts About Your Bones and Osteoporosis: 13. the (United States) Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) note:

“Women lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five-to-seven years after menopause”.

Premature Menopause

Is there an association between premature menopause and bone loss?

In How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause the (United States) Cleveland Clinic note:

“But typical menopause happens between age 45 and 55, so if you enter menopause before then, you’re also at risk for bone loss at an earlier age than is standard. That includes:

Premature menopause (before age 40)
Early menopause (before age 45)
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), formerly called “primary ovarian failure”
Medical menopause, whether surgically induced or as a result of medical treatment, like chemotherapy”.

Health Care Provider

What if I think I may be at risk for osteoporosis?

If you think you may be at risk for osteoporosis, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In About Osteoporosis: Have Risk Factors? Talk To Your Doctor, Ask for Testing the IOF note:

“If you are over the age of 50 and you have one or more risk factors you should discuss these with your doctor and ask for an assessment of your bone health status. Lifestyle changes may be recommended and, for those at high risk, medication may be prescribed for optimal protection against fractures”.

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National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week 2024

National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week 2024 is October 13-19, in the United States. The only way to know if we have high blood pressure, is to have it measured.

National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week 2024

What is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week 2024?

In National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week 2024 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) elaborate on:

“This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of monitoring and controlling blood pressure across every stage of life and addressing the unique health challenges that many women face from young adulthood to menopause and beyond. The theme also aims to highlight and address heart health disparities, especially in underserved and underrepresented communities. OWH encourages women to check their blood pressure, understand their numbers, and take steps to keep their hearts healthy at every age”.

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and blood pressure?

In Menopause and Heart Health the OWH explain:

“Healthy blood pressure is important at every age. For women, blood pressure becomes even more important as they approach menopause and during the years that follow as their risk of high blood pressure goes up. Some research suggests that higher levels of the hormone estrogen during the reproductive years, especially estradiol (a form of estrogen), help keep the heart healthy. As estrogen levels drop with age, women are more likely to have heart problems. Gaining weight and being less active can also increase the risk of high blood pressure during menopause”.

Postmenopause

Is there an association between postmenopause and blood pressure?

In Menopause and Heart Health the OWH note:

“After menopause, a majority of women are diagnosed with high blood pressure. High blood pressure affects 75% of women aged 60 or older. Blood pressure can greatly influence heart health, and high blood pressure can be a warning sign of other health problems. Keeping track of your blood pressure, noticing any changes, and talking to your health care provider are important steps you can take to protect your heart health”.

Silent Killer

Why is high blood pressure (HBP) sometimes called a “silent killer”?

In What Is High Blood Pressure? High Blood Pressure Is A “Silent Killer” the American Heart Association explain:

“It is sometimes called a “silent killer” because it usually does not have any symptoms you can see. The best thing is to make changes that can help manage your blood pressure”.

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have high blood pressure?

In Menopause and Heart Health the OWH encourage us to get checked:

“Get regular checkups: Knowing your numbers is the first step to healthy blood pressure. Regular visits to your health care provider can help you monitor and control your blood pressure. Your care team can work with you to create a plan to keep your blood pressure on track and answer your questions”.