What can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
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There are a number of effective strategies for avoiding osteoporosis including:
- a balanced diet that contains enough calcium (1,200 mg/day) – a glass of milk or small tub of yogurt contains about 250 mg of calcium
- adequate Vitamin D – this means being in direct sunlight for 5–15 minutes 4–6 times a week
- stopping smoking
- drinking no more than 2 standard drinks of alcohol per day
- doing regular weight-bearing exercise, for example walking, playing tennis or dancing, for at least 30 minutes, 2–3 times a week*
- resistance training, such as exercise with weights*.
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*Talk to a health professional before starting any new activity after treatment for ovarian cancer and build activities slowly.
Treatments are available that can improve bone strength. Women should talk to their doctor about how to reduce the risk of fractures and maintain bone strength.
