]> http://ftm.org.uk/taxonomy/term/29/all Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bones'. en http://ftm.org.uk/node/40 <p><strong>Produced by the <a href="/weblink/39">National Osteoporosis Society</a>, February&nbsp;2004</strong></p> <p>(The <acronym title="National Osteoporosis Society"><span class="caps">NOS</span></acronym> website hosts the <a href="http://www.nos.org.uk/documents/TranssexualismandOsteoporosis.doc" title="Download this document in MS-Word format">original version of this document</a>, in Microsoft Word format. It is reproduced here with permission.)</p> <h2>What is osteoporosis?</h2> <p>During childhood and adolescence, bones grow in size and density. Bone needs to be stimulated to grow and become strong and also requires a good supply of calcium. Both diet and exercise help to do this. A well balanced, calcium rich diet and regular exercise such as running, skipping, brisk walking, aerobics and weight training all help to strengthen bones. At puberty, the bone density receives a boost as the effects of oestrogen and testosterone increase bone mass.</p> Fri, 4 Feb 2005 04:36:07 +0000 http://ftm.org.uk/node/39 <p>Information about osteoporosis, how to avoid it, and how to treat it.</p> Fri, 4 Feb 2005 01:32:23 +0000