Osteoporosis Wisdom from Cheryl Ladd: Learn to Ask Your Doctors the Right Questions

Actress Cheryl Ladd discovered she had osteoporosis, although her health had deteriated without any noticable symptoms. In the new book, "The Savvy Woman Patient: How and Why Sex Differences Affect Your Health", Ladd and several other celebrities discuss their health.

“Imagine my surprise,” Ladd said, “when the results came in that I had already experienced early menopausal bone loss in my left hip.” Ladd thought her physically fit,
active lifestyle protected her from osteoporosis.

At the time, she was unaware that estrogen loss from menopause put her at an increased risk for the Osteoporosis. Her experience is a testament to the importance of learning more about your health and asking doctors the right questions.

She also penned an article for DrDonnica.com, entitled "Menopause and Treatment Options", by actress Cheryl Ladd.