Infertility, Pregnancy Loss Linked to Higher Osteoporosis Risk in Menopausal Women

• New data suggests women with a history of infertility, recurrent miscarriages, stillbirth, or low parity face a significantly higher risk of osteoporosis post-menopause.
• Age at menopause, previously considered a primary determinant, has little influence on these associations; reproductive history is a powerful predictor.
• Dr. Sandhya Mishra highlights that underlying hormonal, metabolic, or autoimmune factors causing fertility issues may also compromise bone strength.
• Conditions like low estrogen, thyroid disorders, PCOS, or chronic inflammation linked to reproductive challenges can lead to porous bones before menopause.
• Integrating bone health screening into fertility care can identify at-risk women earlier, allowing for timely intervention and prevention of complications.

Why It Matters: Reproductive history, including infertility and pregnancy loss, is a key predictor of osteoporosis risk in menopausal women.