The 2024 Guidelines for Osteoporosis - Korean Society of Menopause

초록

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. As ovarian function declines, distressing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and facial flushing arise. Further-more, decreased estrogen levels may elevate the risk of chronic conditions, such as osteoporosis and cardiovas-cular diseases. Currently, South Korean women have been reported to have an average life expectancy of ap-proximately 87–88 years. Considering menopause typi-cally occurs at roughly 50 years old, postmenopausal life spans over 37–38 years, accounting for more than 40% of an individual’s lifespan.Lifestyle modifications and healthy habits during menopause are essential, specifically in preventing and treating osteoporosis. Neglect on this issue not only affects individual postmenopausal women but also results in substantial losses and regrets for society. In an ongoing effort to contribute to the health and well-being of peri-menopausal and postmenopausal women, this guideline has been published to foster a better un-derstanding of osteoporosis.

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