The most common form of osteoporosis in women is postmenopausal osteoporosis which occurs as a result of loss of ovarian function at the time of menopause. However, if a woman has surgical removal of her ovaries at a young age, she is susceptible to osteoporosis at a young age.
Some women experience premature ovarian failure in their twenties or thirties.
Consequently, these women are also at a high risk for the development of osteoporosis at a younger age. Certain gastrointestinal disorders Certain drugs such as Prednisone, Dilantin and thyroid hormone in excessive doses. The best way to find out whether you have osteoporosis is by doing special testing, called bone density testing. This test is very much dependent upon the technician and the type of machine used. So, have it done at a reputable place.