10/14/2026
90% of peak bone mass is attained by the end of adolescence, and we reach our peak BMD by 25-30 years old.
When estrogen declines during perimenopause, the loss of bone mineral density accelerates.
We can support bone health through screening, exercise, nutrition, and potentially hormone therapy.
The orthopaedic facts shared in this post were presented by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, orthopaedic surgeon, at the Perimenopause Conference in Baltimore on September 25.