One consequence of menopause is Osteoporosis, also called brittle or porous bones.
Bone is a living tissue.
The loss of estrogen after menopause causes women to loose bone mineral faster than men. This condition causes a loss of bone mass, and may lead to osteoporosis. If a woman develops osteoporosis, the result is fractured bones, most often in the spine, wrist or hip. But that doesn't mean osteoporosis is inevitable. Tests can determine your chances for developing osteoporosis later in life.