Why Fractures Are Rising Again and How Osteoporosis Treatment Is Changing

Are fewer osteoporosis medications really leading to more fractures today? The surprising answer may change how you think about bone health.

In this video, health coach Sarah Mapes dives deep into the evolving story of osteoporosis treatment, exploring why medication use declined after 2008, why fracture rates initially dropped but are now rising again, and what this means for your bone health today.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why fewer people are taking osteoporosis medications — and the unintended consequences
✅ How lower screening rates are causing many women to miss an early diagnosis
✅ The critical role of lifestyle factors—like exercise, nutrition, and hormones—in preventing fractures
✅ What you can do to personalize your osteoporosis prevention and treatment plan
✅ When and how to advocate for better care and early bone density testing

If you want a balanced, science-based look at osteoporosis fracture prevention—without fear or hype—this video is for you.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: Fractures Rising & Medication Trends
1:11 The Study: Medication Use & Fracture Rates Over Time
2:33 Why Did Fracture Rates Decline (At First)?
3:44 The Downside: Declining Bone Density Screening
5:47 Critical Window: Why Screening Before Age 65 Matters
7:13 My Personal Story: Early Menopause & Missed Hormone Deficiency
8:55 How Osteoporosis Treatment Is Changing
10:21 How to Advocate for Yourself with Your Doctor