Serum Calcium Levels in Pre-Menopausal and Post Menopausal Women

Menopause is a phase from where bone mineralisation becomes critics because of various physiological and hormonal changes. Oestrogen deficiency and age related processes alter the rate of calcium turnover in bone that aging woman faces. Osteoporosis especially in postmenopausal women is a well-documented problem. In India lack of nutritional and health awareness makes its prevalence like tip of iceberg phenomenon. Changes in sex hormones during the menopause transition period have an impact on calcium homeostasis. This cross-sectional study was conducted in women of age 27–70 years. Serum calcium levels were estimated in Pre and Post Menopausal women. In postmenopausal women significant decrease in serum calcium level indicate remarkable risk towards negative calcium balance. They should be monitored for serum calcium levels, for reducing the risk of bone resorption.