 [ Symptoms ] i had hysterectomy a year ago i am bleeding about every 4 days [ Disease ] many things put people at risk of osteoporosis the following people have a higher chance of getting osteoporosis women who are going through or who are past menopause men who are elderly people who are white caucasian or oriental asian are thin have family member with osteoporosis do not get enough calcium or vitamin d do not exercise smoke drink alcohol often take bone thinning medicines like prednisone or other corticosteroids for a long time