More research is needed before this estrogenlike drug is approved for men. Some studies suggest that these cholesterol-lowering drugs also prevent bone loss while others show they have no such effect. Statins are not routinely prescribed for men or women with osteoporosis. More study is needed. Prevention Osteoporosis is preventable, but many men are not diagnosed in time to receive effective therapy.
Prevention is the best treatment.
Even if you already have osteoporosis, take these steps to help prevent your bones from becoming weaker. You may even be able to replace bone that you've lost. Both are essential for building peak bone mass when you're young and preventing bone loss as you age. Your skeleton contains 99 percent of your body's calcium. Clinical studies show that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of hip and spine fractures.