05/09/2026
Bone health can be easy to overlook in perimenopause because the changes are not usually something you can feel.
As oestrogen levels decline, bone can begin to break down faster than it is rebuilt, which is why bone loss may accelerate around menopause. How much this affects someone varies, and things like family history, nutrition, vitamin D, movement, muscle strength, medications and overall health all matter too.
This is why midlife can be a useful time to think about bone health before there is a problem to respond to.
Supporting your bones can include adequate protein and calcium, resistance and weight-bearing movement, vitamin D, and understanding your own risk factors.