Comment NEWSLETTER 📨 and I’ll send you a link to my free weekly newsletter! As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, I routinely tell my female patients these 5 things about their bones during perimenopause 🦴👇 1️⃣ Estrogen protects your bones. As levels decline, bone loss accelerates—even if you feel perfectly healthy. 2️⃣ Osteoporosis is common and often silent. Approximately 20% of women over age 50 have it, and a fracture can be the first warning sign. ⚠️ 3️⃣ Collagen peptides show promise. A 12-month randomized controlled trial found that 5 grams daily of oral collagen peptides improved bone density in postmenopausal women. More studies are needed. 🔬 PMID: 29337906 4️⃣ Hip fractures can be life-changing—and deadly. Approximately 20–30% of older adults die within a year of a hip fracture. 5️⃣ Resistance training matters. 💪 Combine it with adequate protein, calcium, and vitamin D to help support bone and muscle health. Your bones deserve attention BEFORE they break. Save ...