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Is there anything to shrinking during menopause?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not sure: exactly what you are referring to, but spinal degenerative changes can cause the vertebral disc spaces to narrow, and loss of bone density can result in height loss of the vertebral bodies. Both can contribute to a loss in your overall height.

Answered 7/13/2014

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