Bone‐mass peak in multiparity and reduced risk of bone‐fractures in menopause

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Authors

Carlos Cure-Cure · Universidad Metropolitana

Pablo Cure-Ramírez · Universidad Metropolitana

Enrique Terán · Central University of Ecuador

Patricio López‐Jaramillo · Industrial University of Santander

Abstract

Pregnancies in this population appear to be a protective factor against development of osteoporosis. The increase in total mineral and calcium contents was related to the number of pregnancies, suggesting the existence of a bone mass peak during pregnancy.

Topics & Keywords

Bone health and osteoporosis research Vitamin D Research Studies Bone health and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 76, Issue 3, pp. 285-291

DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(01)00583-5

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