Osteoporosis simply means weakening of bones: Osteopenia can be considered a mild, early phase of osteoporosis. The most common cause of osteoporosis/osteopenia is vitamin D deficiency. In addition, in postmenopausal women, loss of ovarian function at the time of menopause is another major reason for osteoporosis. However, if a woman has surgical removal of her … Continue reading Osteoporosis-Osteopenia-Causes and Treatment Options