Hormones & Osteoporosis: The hidden risk for women in menopause

Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Did you know that 1 in 2 women over 50 will experience osteoporosis or a bone fracture due to bone loss? And yet, many never get told that falling hormone levels, especially oestrogen, are a major cause.

In this YouTube Live, Dr Louise Newson, GP and hormone specialist, explores the strong connection between hormones and bone health during perimenopause and menopause.

We’ll talk about:
Why women are at higher risk of osteoporosis after menopause
How oestrogen protects your bones and what happens when it drops
The role of HRT in preventing bone loss
What tests you can ask for and how to advocate for better care

If you’ve never thought about your bones before, now’s the time.
And if you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, understanding your hormones could change how you manage it.

Dr Louise will also host a live Q&A as part of this session so you can ask her your questions in real time.

Learn more about hormone health: drlouisenewson.co.uk

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$Hormones & Osteoporosis: The hidden risk for women in menopause | Dr Louise Newson Did you know that 1 in 2 women over 50 will experience osteoporosis or a bone fracture due to bone loss? And yet, many never get told that falling hormone levels, especially oestrogen, are a major cause. In this YouTube Live, Dr Louise Newson, GP and hormone specialist, explores the strong connection between hormones and bone health during perimenopause and menopause. We’ll talk about: Why women are at higher risk of osteoporosis after menopause How oestrogen protects your bones and what happens when it drops The role of HRT in preventing bone loss What tests you can ask for and how to advocate for better care If you’ve never thought about your bones before, now’s the time. And if you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, understanding your hormones could change how you manage it. Dr Louise will also host a live Q&A as part of this session so you can ask her your questions in real time. Learn more about hormone health: www.drlouisenewson.co.uk Subscribe for more expert content on menopause, hormones and women’s health.$

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