After menopause, estrogen may also be used to prevent bone thinning, brittleness, and ________, or spontaneous fracturing.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
osteoporosis
Estrogen may be used to treat osteoporosis, a condition in which there is a decrease in total bone mass. It is a major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women.
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