estrogen replacement might help prevent osteoarthritis

December 1996

Growing evidence suggests estrogen replacement might help prevent osteoarthritis...in addition to preventing osteoporosis.

A recent report suggests that women taking estrogen are about 40% less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the hip.

In October, we told you about another study that suggests vitamin D slows the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee.

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