Both males and females experience an increase in bone density until age 30, followed by a gradual decline. However in women, a significant drop in oestrogen levels during menopause speeds up this process and reduces bone density at a much faster rate compared to men. Potential symptoms and diagnosisIn a majority of cases, postmenopausal osteoporosis goes undiagnosed as the symptoms are mostly subtle. Diagnosis typically involves analyzing the patient’s bone density using a DEXA scan, a specialized type of X-ray. Small amounts of sun exposure that enables vitamin D absorption.