What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis (say: os-te-o-poro-sis) occurs when the inside of the bones become porous and thin from a loss of calcium (see the picture below). This is called losing bone mass. Over time, this weakens the bones and makes…
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
What is hormone therapy (HT)? Hormone therapy (HT) is also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT. It is a hormone treatment prescribed by a doctor. Some women take HT to offset the lower levels of estrogen and progesterone that…