Across
- 3. leading cause of death among women.
- 5. health risk can occur if a women is an older age while pregnant.
- 7. commonly begins around age 51, due to a natural decline in estrogen.
- 8. estrogen loss accelerates this loss and increases fracture risk.
- 9. on the the best prevention strategies for bone health.
- 12. this can increase due to hormonal changes
- 13. colon cancer screening starting at 45.
Down
- 1. transitional phase marked by fluctuating estrogen levels.
- 2. women become at risk for this when starting perimenopause.
- 4. diet rich in fruits, veggies, grans and healthy fats
- 6. begins to decline more rapidly after age 35.
- 10. annual screening to detect breast cancer.
- 11. with the use of pap tests or HPV testing to screen for this cancer.