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Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It happens when women lose too much bone/ make too little bone or both. As a result, bones may break from a minor fall. Estrogen is lower in case of female athletes. Low estrogen levels and poor nutrition, especially low calcium intake, can lead to Osteoporosis. The cause of osteoporosis for women are: (i) Due to lower levels of estrogen after menopause. (ii) Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin-D. (iii) Lack of weight bearing exercise. (iv) Abnormal or absence of menstrual periods.
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