But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics, please visit familydoctor.org , the AAFP patient education Web site. An article on this topic is available in this issue of AFP . Osteoporosis is weak bones.
Many more women get osteoporosis than men.
Women who have low estrogen levels are especially at risk. Your bones will break easily after even a minor fall. Sometimes osteoporisis is found on x-rays. Tests can measure your bone mineral density. Treatment can keep osteoporosis from getting worse and can sometimes increase bone strength.