All factors modify with age of onset-depending on the man. Some men may run into problems in their 40s. An underdiagnosed and underrecognized cause of bone loss is decreased testosterone levels. It is not normal to fall from a standing position and fracture your hip-that is osteoporosis by definition. You can prevent bone loss by making sure you get enough calcium.
Treatment is the same for both men and women.
The drug Fosmax, given in pill form, is the number one treatment for osteoporosis. The number two choice is Calcitonin, a hormone given in a shot or nasal spray. People who have symptoms of vertebral bone fractures can be in absolute misery. Even if it doesn't kill you, it can make you wish you were dead. When a man has an annual exam, he should talk to his doctor about bone density testing.