20/08/2026
Bone health is about balance — and it’s built over a lifetime - balance, strength and stability matter far earlier than we often realise.
Osteoporosis does not begin at menopause.
Bone health is shaped from a young age and influenced by how we move, eat and care for our bodies over decades.
Key foundations at every age include:
✔️Regular weight-bearing and resistance exercise
✔️Balance and stability work (to reduce falls risk)
✔️Adequate energy intake and good nutrition
✔️Sufficient calcium from food, with supplements if needed
✔️Vitamin D, particularly from perimenopause onwards
During perimenopause and menopause, falling oestrogen levels accelerate bone loss. This is a critical window where prevention, assessment and early support can make a meaningful difference.
📊 Many women are unsure whether they meet their daily calcium needs.
Using a calcium intake calculator can help identify gaps early and guide practical changes.
⚠️ Some women need earlier or more tailored support, especially those with:
• Early or surgical menopause
• Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
• Long-term steroid use
• Cancer treatment or hormonal therapies
• A history of fractures or low bone density
Does any of this seem familiar? Proactive assessment and personalised guidance are important — bone loss is often silent until a fracture occurs.
🦩 Strong bones support confidence, mobility and independence later in life.
Menopause is not the cause of the problem — it is often the moment we finally have the opportunity to address it properly.
💬 If you’d like personalised support with your wider women’s health or menopause journey,, contact me at:
👉 www.berkshiremenopauseclinic.com
