Abstract:Osteoporosis (OP) is a chronic disease that occurs when the balance between the processes of bone formation and resorption is lost. OP is characterized by a decrease in bone quality and an increased risk of fractures. In post-menopausal women, as a result of decreased estrogen levels, there is bone loss. Hormone replacement therapy was initially used for the management of OP in post-menopausal women but was soon abandoned due to the occurrence of significant side effects. This shifted research toward the devel… Show more
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