Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density.
This condition affects both men and women as they age, but progresses more rapidly in women after menopause. The study looked at 24 women who had experienced one or more major depressive episodes lasting at least three months and compared them to 24 controls. The reason for the association between Depression and Osteoporosis is unclear. The study was too limited to definitely show whether Depression is associated with Osteoporosis risk, if other factors played a role or if the Osteoporosis was caused by a combination of factors. But there are many possible links between Depression and Osteoporosis.