Menopause + Bone Health!

Why does menopause seem like such a scary transition? 

Did you know that perimenopause might be the most opportune window for lifestyle intervention so menopause doesn’t have to be scary or feel like “the end”?

Let’s define the terms:

Perimenopause: The time before menopause when female sex hormones (estrogen) start to decline and often, as a result, begin to fluctuate regularly.

Menopause: When you haven’t had a period for at least 12 consecutive months (for no other medical reason). During this time, ovulation stops entirely and estrogen levels decline significantly.

“research shows that women can lose 2-3% of bone mass per year”

Post menopause: The time following menopause in which we spend on average one-third of our lives.

When estrogen levels decline, research shows that women can lose 2-3% of bone mass per year. What does this mean? The risk of osteoporosis increases. Especially if you have a family history of osteoporosis, a small body frame, older age, early menopause, or oophorectomy. 

What form of exercise should I be partaking in to best support my bone health in the years leading up to perimenopause? Research shows strength training, power, and impact exercises are proven to enhance bone growth.

Have you recently been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis and are finding it hard to navigate exercise? Let us support you today!