Preventive guidance for bone strength, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and healthy ageing in women.
Bone loss, high blood pressure, diabetes and abnormal cholesterol can progress silently. Risk changes with age, menopause, pregnancy history, medicines, family history, tobacco exposure and activity.
A personalised plan focuses on measurements that change care: blood pressure, appropriate metabolic tests, fracture-risk review and bone-density testing when age or risk indicates it—not automatic annual scanning.
Weight-bearing and resistance activity, adequate protein and appropriate calcium and vitamin D support bone health. Early menopause, fractures, low body weight and long-term steroid use can raise risk.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, tobacco exposure, sleep and family history should be reviewed together. Menopause is a useful time to reassess—not the sole cause of heart disease.
Screening depends on age and risk, with particular attention after gestational diabetes, PCOS or a strong family history.
Declining oestrogen affects bone and body composition, while sleep and vasomotor symptoms can make healthy routines harder. Treatment should address symptoms and long-term risk separately.
No. Testing is guided by age and fracture risk, including early menopause, previous fracture, low body weight, steroid exposure and other medical conditions.
No. Risk changes with age and several factors. Menopause is a good time to review blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, tobacco, activity and family history.
Needs vary with diet, sun exposure, medical conditions and test results. Excess supplementation can be harmful, so the amount should be discussed rather than assumed.
