Decreased bone density

What is decreased bone density?

Decreased bone density, also known as osteopenia or osteoporosis, occurs when the struts and plates that make up bone tissue become thinner and more porous over time. This causes bones to become fragile and increases the risk of fractures.

Some key things to know about decreased bone density:

• It often develops without symptoms, so many people don't know they have it until a fracture occurs


• It can occur due to natural aging, or other risk factors like genetics, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol overuse, etc.


• Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans can detect decreased bone density before fractures happen


• Treatments can help strengthen bones and reduce fracture risks. These may include weight-bearing exercise, calcium/vitamin D supplementation, quitting smoking, medication, etc.

If you're concerned about your bone health, the hormone balance experts at Butterfly Hormone Center offer advanced bone density screening and personalized treatment plans involving nutrition planning, supplements, bioidentical hormones, and other therapies to help strengthen bones.

Getting ahead of decreasing bone mass can help avoid painful fractures down the road. Their holistic therapies aim to address underlying hormone imbalances and other issues that can degrade bone tissue over time.

Schedule a consultation today to discuss your bone health and the latest approaches to building bone density for stronger, fracture-resistant bones into your senior years. Investment into preventative care now pays dividends through better lifelong bone health.

To summarize:

• Decreased bone density leaves bones vulnerable to painful, dangerous fractures


• It often develops "silently" without symptoms


• Screening/treatment can strengthen bones before it's too late


• Butterfly Hormone Center provides customized care combining multiple safe, drug-free therapies to improve bone density