Osteoporosis, the bone mass loss and demineralization (1 to 1.5% per year) causing an increased risk of fracture, is the most common metabolic bone disorder in the U.S.. It is most commonly recognized in postmenopausal women, annually causing 1.3 million fractures at an estimated cost of over $10 billion. The individual quality of life from this horrible tragedy cannot even be estimated. The most common osteoporosis fractures are the spinal vertebra, just above the wrist, the hip, which is the most costly and most disabling, the shoulder and ribs.

The big million dollar question is this. If the lack of estrogen hypothesis really does cause osteoporosis, then why does osteoporosis start fifteen years before (mid-30's) when there is plenty of estrogen? Good question right! Here is the answer you must remember. Estrogen does slow down the bone loss. However there is multiple side-effects as previously mentioned. The most important thing to remember is ONLY NATURAL PROGESTERONE stimulates NEW BONE formation. Only the addition of natural progesterone will increase bone mass, thus reversing the osteoporosis process. Since research shows osteoporosis starts in the mid-30's it only makes common sense not to wait until after menopause to start taking natural progesterone, but start taking as soon as one know their progesterone is low. This is easily determined by ovulation and/or symptoms of estrogen dominance.

To learn more about osteoporosis you should read the book, "Your Hormoneous Life." The largest chapter in the book is on osteoporosis, including diet tips, vitamin supplements, fluoride, antibiotics, diuretics and much more.

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