[Osteoporosis treatment by gynecologist].

Postmenopausal bone loss is accelerated since women experience menstrual irregularity. Postmenopausal women lose their bone mineral density by 20 to 25% during 10 years after menopause, therefore early detection of risks for postmenopausal osteoporosis is mandatory for prevention of the disease. Because estrogen deficiency is the primary cause of postmenopausal bone loss, hormone replacement therapy can be a reasonable choice for the first treatment of osteoporosis. However, to those who have contraindications against estrogen or who complain severe estrogen-related symptoms, other medication using SERM and bisphosphonate should be considered.