The effect of hormonal status on osteoporosis and bone fracture in men (review)

Abstract

High incidence of bone fractures makes osteoporosis a significant problem in men. In 40-60% of affected males osteoporosis is secondary, i.e. developing along an underlying disease and accompanied by certain factors. The authors of the article studied the risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures in men and concluded that the key role in the variety of causes of secondary osteoporosis belongs to pathological changes in the level of hormones. Hypogonadism, endogenous hypercortisolism, changes in the level of thyroid hormone, parathyroid hormone and vitamin D are the proven causes of reduction of bone mineral density and fractures in men. Effective treatment is ensured by discovering the cause of osteoporosis in every clinical case.