51.   Estrogen replacement therapy is increasingly considered for post-menopausal women, to prevent bone loss, heart disease and some types of cancer.

52.   Even short-term amenorrhea is associated with bone loss and negative long range effects on the cardiovascular system.

53.   Four medications also are on the market to prevent further bone loss for those who have been found to have osteoporosis.

54.   Fung said that the bone loss occurred because nicotine interferes with Vitamin D metabolism, which is essential for keeping calcium in the bones.

55.   Getting enough calcium later in life can also help to prevent bone loss.

56.   Heart disease increases in women, as does bone loss.

57.   Hormone replacement can prevent bone loss from osteoporosis, and observational studies have suggested that it reduces the risk of fractures.

58.   If you are on one of the above medications, please ask if preventive measures are needed to decrease potential bone loss.

59.   If you are taking one of the above medications, please ask if preventive measures are needed to decrease potential bone loss.

60.   If the condition is detected early, treatment can prevent significant bone loss and fractures.