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Osteoporosis is caused by an imbalance between bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts. This imbalance is often due to estrogen deficiency in menopausal women. Management of osteoporosis includes lifestyle changes like adequate calcium, vitamin D, and protein intake. It also involves assessing fracture risk based on clinical factors like age, sex, BMI, previous fractures, glucocorticoid use, smoking, and alcohol intake to determine if pharmacological intervention is needed. Exercise

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Putri Savitri Putsav

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