More than 14,000 menopausal women in England could now benefit from a new drug that helps prevent bone fractures. osteoporosis It weakens bones and affects 3.8 million people in the UK. It particularly affects older women because during menopause, estrogen, the hormone that is important for maintaining bone density, decreases and bone density decreases. To find a solution to this, the UK’s National Institute for Bone and Bone Health has conducted a research. Health And Care Excellence announced it had approved a new medicine, abaloparatide, for use by the health service. It will be available for use on the NHS in England within three months.

For those who don’t know, abaloparatide is sold as Eladinos and is manufactured by Theramex. It increases bone density by stimulating cells that form new bones. The drug is recommended for patients at high risk of bone fractures. NICE has estimated that it could benefit more than 14,000 women going through the menopause.

Speaking to the media, Professor Jonathan Benger, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of NICE, said, “The independent committee heard from patients how debilitating osteoporosis can be and how it affects all aspects of daily life, such as not going out for a walk because they are afraid of falling and having a fracture.” He further added, “This can lead to poor mental and physical health. Our focus is on enabling access to care that improves quality of life while delivering value to the taxpayer. Our independent committee has found abaloparatide to be clinically and cost-effective in reducing the risk of fractures, giving people more independence and therefore a better quality of life.”

More information about osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become weak due to loss of bone density. This condition is common in older women as they go through menopause which causes a drop in estrogen levels. Estrogen is a hormone that is essential for maintaining bone density. When you have osteoporosis, your bone density decreases. This condition does not have any major symptoms, however, you need to keep an eye out for subtle signs so that the condition can be detected at an early stage and you can take treatment.

Here, take a look at some of the symptoms of osteoporosis that women should be aware of.

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One of the most obvious symptoms of osteoporosis is an increased risk of fractures, especially in the wrist, hip and spine. These fractures can occur due to minor incidents like falls or even everyday activities like bending or lifting objects. You should get tested if you have frequent fractures.

Decrease in height

Another sign of osteoporosis is a loss of height over time. This is caused by compression fractures in the spine. This happens when the vertebrae collapse eventually resulting in a hunched posture and a loss of your height.

back pain

This is one of the early symptoms of this condition, especially if the pain is in your lower back. It can also be a sign of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. These fractures cause severe discomfort that can get worse when you walk or sit or stand for long periods of time. If you are experiencing severe back pain, you should consult your doctor.

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