Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

**Definition:** Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.116.198.579.610 - C18.452.104.579.610

**Synonyms:** - Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal - Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Perimenopausal Bone Loss - Bone Loss, Postmenopausal - Postmenopausal Bone Loss - Bone Loss, Perimenopausal