A study of women in the United States has found that HIV and menopause stage are each independent risk factors for lower bone mineral density, with each having an additive effect. Findings are published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
People living with HIV are more likely to experience low bone mineral density than people without HIV. Menopause is also associated with bone loss due to hormone changes, so people living with HIV who experience menopause may be at even great risk for poor bone health. This study examined the relationship between HIV and bone loss, as well as between menopause and bone loss among women with HIV.
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Source : Aidsmap
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