Inc. Osteoporosis is a disease that gradually weakens bones so they become more and more fragile and likely to break.
Osteoporosis causes bones, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist, to become brittle.
A major reason women get osteoporosis is that hormonal changes beginning at menopause can cause increased bone loss. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects 20 million women. Subscribe to our Newsletter Service to get free weekly healthcare updates via e-mail. Required Reading Visit our Heart Health Articles Library or Osteoporosis Articles Library to learn more. Health Diary Register for a free personal Health Diary to help manage and monitor your health.