<s>[INST] Why are women at greater risk for osteoporosis than men? [/INST]  The first reason is that women tend to have smaller, thinner bones than men. The second is related to hormones: When women reach menopause, there is a major drop in estrogen levels. This loss slows the bone remodeling process and may help the body lose bone mass at a faster rate. This continues for several years after menopause. The rate of bone loss eventually returns to where it was before menopause, but in the meantime, it gives postmenopausal women a greater chance of having a fracture. The good news is that osteoporosis is NOT an inevitable part of aging. There are many lifestyle habits that help you protect your bones and decrease your chances of getting osteoporosis. If your healthcare provider has not yet talked to you about your bone health, you should bring it up! Source: OSC - ORTHO. Link: https://www.osc-ortho.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-osteoporosis/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>