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Non-Hormonal Bone Protection

Meaning

Non-Hormonal Bone Protection refers to therapeutic and preventative strategies aimed at maintaining or increasing bone mineral density and structural integrity without directly administering or manipulating endogenous sex or parathyroid hormones. This category encompasses pharmaceutical agents, such as bisphosphonates and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) that act directly on bone cells, alongside critical lifestyle interventions. The clinical goal is to mitigate the risk of fragility fractures and osteoporosis, particularly in individuals where traditional hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated or undesirable. This approach provides an alternative pathway for skeletal health management.