Helpful Resources — osteoporosis
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
By Dr Gab General Practitioner Specialising in women’s health, with a particular focus on menopause care Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” — most people don’t know they have it until they suffer a fracture. Yet it affects millions of Australians and significantly impacts quality of life, especially in older women. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic condition where bones become weak, brittle, and more prone to fractures — even from minor falls or, in some cases, no obvious trauma at all. It's different from osteopenia, which is a state of lower-than-normal bone density that hasn’t yet progressed...
